Ligustrum lucidum (Glossy Privet) - Image 8

Botanical name: Ligustrum lucidum

Common names: Glossy Privet, Waxleaf Privet

Family: Oleaceae

Origin: China, Korea and Japan

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersToxic or PoisonousInvasive plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Ligustrum lucidum (Glossy Privet) clusters of dark blue fruit hanging among green oval leaves.
Ligustrum lucidum (Glossy Privet) bearing heavy clusters of small dark blue fruit on leafy branches.
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