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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Ligustrum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from August to December. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
L. ionandrum. L. prattii.
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Makes a very good medium-sized hedge in the milder areas of the country[29, 182].
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
A very tolerant and easily grown plant, it succeeds in any soil that is not impoverished or water-logged[11, 182]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds in full sun, dappled woodland shade or the full shade of a wall[182]. Plants are not fully hardy outside the milder areas of Britain[11]. This species is notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].
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Plant Propagation
The seed does not require any pre-treatment and can be sown in the spring in a cold frame[113]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Very easy[78]. Cuttings of mature wood, 20 - 30cm in a sheltered outdoor bed in November/December. High percentage[78].
Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Guizhou Sheng, Hubei Sheng (west), Sichuan Sheng, Yunnan Sheng) TROPICAL ASIA: Myanmar (north)
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Habit | Height | Hardiness | Growth | Soil | Shade | Moisture | Edible | Medicinal | Other |
| Ligustrum delavayanum | | Shrub | 3.0 |
6-9
| | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ligustrum indicum | | Shrub | 3.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 0 | |
| Ligustrum japonicum | Japanese Privet, Japanese Ligustrum, Waxleaf Ligustrum, Texas Privet, Waxleaf Privet | Shrub | 5.0 |
7-10
| M | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Ligustrum lucidum | Chinese Privet, Glossy privet, White Wax Tree, Tree Ligustrum | Shrub | 10.0 |
8-11
| M | LMH | FSN | M | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Ligustrum obtusifolium | Border privet | Shrub | 3.0 |
4-7
| M | LMH | SN | M | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Ligustrum ovalifolium | Privet, California privet | Shrub | 4.0 |
4-8
| M | LMH | FSN | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ligustrum sinense | Chinese Privet | Shrub | 3.0 |
7-10
| M | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Ligustrum vulgare | Privet, European privet , Common Privet | Shrub | 3.0 |
4-7
| M | LMH | SN | DM | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
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Botanical References
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