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Ligustrum ovalifolium

Family Oleaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Spread 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Description The deciduous shrub Ligustrum ovalifolium (privet) bears showy and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. Ligustrum ovalifolium (privet) bears showy fruit.
Typical Uses Hedge.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Be advised that Ligustrum ovalifolium (privet) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.