| Botanical name | Ligustrum species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | They bear white, scented flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Privet |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | All have simple opposite foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Used as a hedge in landscaping. |
| Fruit | They have blue-black fruit. |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: ornamental plant Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Possible problems | Several species invade native vegetation and become weeds. |
Ligustrum species (Privet)
- Botanical name: Ligustrum species
- Common name(s): Privet
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials, Trees
Plant description:
A genus of both deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. All have simple opposite foliage and white, scented flowers followed by blue-black fruit.
Family: Oleaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: LE H-guss-trum
Ligustrum species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
They bear white, scented flowers.
All have simple opposite foliage.
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