Ligustrum lucidum

Ligustrum lucidum commonly forms dense thickets in fields or in the understory of forests. It shades and out-competes many native species, and once establishe is very difficult . Winter hardy to USDA Zones 8-where it is easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, except wet ones.

Prune to shape (shrub form or tree form). Responds well to pruning.

Glossy privet is occasionally found in disturbed sites from the northern coast south to the central peninsula of Florida. Glossy privet has been classified as a Category I species by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. Glossy Privet is used extensively as a shrub or tree standard. The showy white flower clusters are attractive, however, the odor may be objectionable. The profusion of berries afterward are not especially attractive and can be messy.

Aiton Show All Show Tabs glossy privet. There are about species of Ligustrum, all native to the Old Worl mainly in eastern Asia and Malaysia. It has escaped cultivation and become established in California and the southeastern US as far south as central Florida, especially in disturbed .

There have been an increased of sightings and documentations of Ligustrum japonicum, Wax-leaf Ligustrum or. Japanese Privet in Harris and surrounding counties. This has been very disconcerting because generally the more common species in Harris and surrounding counties is L. It was widely introduced into temperate regions around the world for its ornamental purposes and use in. Family: Oleaceae Origin: China. Pronounciation: La-GUS-trum LOU-sa-dum.

USDA (with cold protection), 8-11. Landscape Use: Informal background hedge of screen, small multiple-trunk patio or streetscape tree, filler plant. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are . Cal- IPC rating: limited. Plant Characteristics and Associations Bloom Period.

Question: I am interested in planting ligustrum lucidum in eastern PA (zone 7) and note that someone in nearby Downingtown has planted it there, athough it seems to be zoned 8-10. Any comments about cold hardiness? Chinese privet tree is also known as glossy privet, ligustrum lucidum in scientific name, and Nu Zhen Zi in Pinyin.

This is simply because the falling black fruits may spot your coat if you get too close to it. It is these unpleasant fruits that .