Ligustrum vulgare
Common Privet
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Common Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) - Description
L. vulgare is native to northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Asia Minor. It bears dark green leaves with clusters of black fruit.
Common Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) - Blooming
Fragrant white or cream colored flowers followed by ovoid black fruit. Grow in sun for best color.
Common Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) - Growth
Deciduous to evergreen shrubs and trees, some used as hedges and screens. Can grow to 12 feet tall or more. Does best in full sun or partial shade.
Common Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) - Planting
Propagate easily from softwood cuttings. Sow seeds in fall or spring in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness).
Common Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) - Pest
Aphids, Japanese beetles, weevils, mites, scale insects, and thrips. Other problems include leaf spots, cankers, root rot, crown gall, and blights.
Common Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) - Interesting facts
Plant parts can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Common Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) - Soil and irrigation
Trouble free in wide range of conditions, thrive in almost any soil.
