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Ligustrum lucidum

Genus: Ligustrum - Species: lucidum - Family: Oleaceae

Phonetic Spelling: lig-GUS-trum loo-sid-um

Common Names:

  • Glossy Privet
  • Tall-glossy Privet
  • Waxleaf Privet

Tags

drought tolerant
white flowers
shrub
evergreen
screening
hs303
bird friendly
fast growing
deer resistant
poisonous
high maintenance
problem for dogs
weed
aggressive
dry soils tolerant
large shrub
showy fruits
fantz
naturalizes
poisonous fruits
alkaline soils tolerant
malodorous
black fruits

Quick Facts

  • Height: 15 ft. 0 in. - 50 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 8 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 10a
    • 10b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Central & Southern China to Hainan and Southern Korea

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Perennial
    • Tree
    • Poisonous
    • Weed
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

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Uses

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Mature form in flower
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