Chinese Privet. A conical, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers, followed by blue-black berries. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers August to September. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ligustrum lucidum
A conical, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers, followed by blue-black berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Ligustrum |
|---|---|
| Species | lucidum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chinese Privet |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | blue, black |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Barrier and screening |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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