Chinese privet
Also known as: Chinese wax tree; glossy privet; shining-leaved privet; white wax tree
A small evergreen tree with broadly oval, glossy leaves to 15cm in length, and small, creamy-white flowers in panicles to 15cm in length in summer and early autumn. Fruit a small black berry, seldom formed
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chinese privet (Ligustrum lucidum)
- Genus
- Ligustrum
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Chinese privet pictures
Distribution of Chinese privet
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Chinese privet
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Chinese privet care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune in summer.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, leaf miners and thrips
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