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Glossy Privet

Ligustrum Lucidum

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Overview

The Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum) is an evergreen tree, popular for its shiny, leathery leaves and versatile growth, reaching up to 40 feet tall with a spread of 25 feet. It exhibits white, fragrant flower clusters in summer, followed by small, black berries. Ideal for privacy hedges, this adaptable tree tolerates various soil types. USDA hardiness zones 8-10. Prune regularly to maintain size and shape.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 8–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — Originating from China and Korea; is a robust evergreen tree revered for its versatile use in urban landscaping

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Oleaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — scientifically referred to as Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — scientifically referred to as Ligustrum lucidum; or even as part of a mixed shrub border

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — The Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum) is an evergreen tree; it exhibits white, fragrant flower clusters in summer, followed

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — Prune regularly to maintain size and shape; which are highly attractive to birds and various wildlife

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — Originating from China and Korea

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — or even as part of a mixed shrub border

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — yet stately option for their landscape

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — Ideal for privacy hedges, this adaptable tree tolerates various soil types; reaching up to 40 feet tall with a spread of 25

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — is a robust evergreen tree revered for its versatile use in urban landscaping

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — It exhibits white, fragrant flower clusters in summer, followed by small, black berries; its rapid growth rate and ease of

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — it's important to note that it can become invasive in some regions

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — shrub / tree with white blooms

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — USDA hardiness zones 8-10

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — reaching up to 40 feet tall with a spread of 25 feet

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — reaching up to 40 feet tall with a spread of 25 feet; thriving in a wide range of soil conditions and tolerant of various

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — leathery leaves and versatile growth

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — oblong leaves that maintain their verdure throughout the year; scientifically referred to as Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — oblong leaves that maintain their verdure throughout the year

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — is a robust evergreen tree revered for its versatile use in urban landscaping; leathery leaves and versatile growth

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — thriving in a wide range of soil conditions and tolerant of various pH levels

Ligustrum Lucidum

Ligustrum Lucidum

Ligustrum Lucidum

Ligustrum Lucidum

Photographs by 10 contributors

Sun Jiao (Interaccoonale), CC BY 4.0 · source
SABENCIA Guillermo César Ruiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Taken by Fanghong, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
John Robert McPherson, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
74laprune, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ariesaada, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
John Tann from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Ανώνυμος Βικιπαιδιστής, CC BY 3.0 · source

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