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Ligustrum obtusifolium

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A vigorous deciduous shrub, to around 3m high, with a spreading habit and elliptic to oval, slightly glossy green leaves that often tint purple in autumn. Hanging clusters of small, scented, tubular white flowers are produced in summer, followed by round, blue-black berries

Scientific classification

Species: Ligustrum obtusifolium (Ligustrum obtusifolium)
Genus: Ligustrum
Family: Oleaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ligustrum obtusifolium pictures

Distribution of Ligustrum obtusifolium

Distribution map

Plant distribution

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 Ligustrum obtusifolium

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Ligustrum obtusifolium care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering. Trim hedges twice during summer.