Ligustrum sinense (Chinese Privet)
Botanical Information
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Ligustrum |
| Species | sinense |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2-7 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, 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. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves measure at 2–7 cm long and 1–3 cm broad and growing opposite to each other. |
| Flower Description | White flowers with a four-lobed corolla that measures 3.5–5.5 mm long. Flowering in December in the Southern Hemisphere. |
| Fruit Description | Partially spherical and measures at 5–8 mm in diameter. |
Photographs
A plant in flower in December on the South Island of New Zealand.
