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California Privet

Ligustrum Ovalifolium

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Overview

The California Privet, Ligustrum ovalifolium, is a versatile evergreen shrub, widely appreciated for its dense foliage and robust growth. Typically reaching heights of 10-15 feet with a spread of 6-8 feet, this hardy plant is ideal for hedges and privacy screens. Oval, lustrous leaves accompany clusters of white flowers in summer, followed by black berries. Thrives in USDA zones 5 through 8, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 5–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — Following the flowering period

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Oleaceae
Climate: Temperate

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California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — The leaves present a glossy

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — making it a reliable choice for a diverse array of landscape designs; is a versatile evergreen shrub

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — California Privet is known for its adaptability and resilience; these blossoms may also attract pollinators such as

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — California Privet is known for its adaptability and resilience

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — this plant has adapted well to various climates

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — Oval, lustrous leaves accompany clusters of white flowers in summer, followed by black berries

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — <br><br>Watering should be moderate

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — especially during dry spells; oval, lustrous leaves accompany clusters of white flowers in summer, followed by

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — shrub / tree for full

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — including being drought-tolerant once established

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — Regular pruning is suggested to maintain the desired shape and health of the shrub

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — is a versatile evergreen shrub; this hardy plant is ideal for hedges and privacy screens

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — with the soil maintained at a consistently moist level

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — especially during dry spells

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — offering a modest yet appealing visual contrast

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — shrub / tree with white blooms

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — The leaves present a glossy; <br><br>Watering should be moderate

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — This semi-evergreen shrub exhibits oval-shaped leaves, each measuring about 1 to 2.5 inches long

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — It is not particularly fussy about soil type, though it does prefer well-drained loamy soils; widely appreciated

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — Typically reaching heights of 10-15 feet with a spread of 6-8 feet

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — the California Privet flourishes best in full sun to partial shade conditions

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — These blossoms may also attract pollinators such as bees; thrives in USDA zones 5 through 8, preferring full sun to

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — with the soil maintained at a consistently moist level; white flowers in the garden

California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) — making it a reliable choice for a diverse array of landscape designs

Photographs by 14 contributors

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Derzsi Elekes Andor, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
S. Rae from Scotland, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
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