garden privet

Also known as: California privet; oval-leaf privet; oval-leaved privet

A vigorous, upright glossy green ,oval-leaved bushy shrub. It is commonly used as 'privet' hedging, but left unpruned becomes a shaggy tree. Small white fragrant flowers in pointed clusters appear between June and July, which are highly attractive to bees. Round black berry fruits are borne in autumn.

Scientific classification

Species: garden privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium)
Genus: Ligustrum
Family: Oleaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Bushy · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of garden privet

Distribution map

Japan

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of garden privet

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garden privet care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

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.