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Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne'

Family Oleaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne' (common privet) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during early summer to mid summer. The matte foliage is deep green in colour and fine in texture. Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne' (common privet) bears showy fruit. This plant has spotted and smooth bark.
Typical Uses Hedge.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne' . Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne' is tolerant of wet sites, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne' (common privet) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne' (common privet) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.