Ligustrum vulgare (European Privet)
Botanical Information
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Ligustrum |
| Species | vulgare |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | (4) 5 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | The sap may cause skin irritation while most parts of the plants are toxic. The berries are especially toxic and there have been documented cases of fatalities in both humans and livestock through fruit consumption. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.