About

Chinese Privet

Ligustrum lucidum, known as glossy privet or Chinese privet, is a evergreen shrub or small tree native to East Asia, including China and Vietnam. It’s cultivated worldwide for its ornamental value.
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The Appearance

A small to medium-sized evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit and dark green, glossy leaves. It produces clusters of small, white flowers followed by black berries.


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The Produce

These fragrant flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.


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The Flowers

Produces clusters of small, white flowers in summer, followed by black berries in autumn.


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The Leaves

The leaves are typically lance-shaped or elliptical, with a dark green colour.


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The Bark

The bark is smooth and gray, becoming more fissured with age.


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The Habitat

Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Commonly found in gardens and parks.


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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including birds and insects. The berries are eaten by birds.


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The Culture

Valued for its ornamental foliage and flowers. Often planted as a hedge or in gardens and parks.


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Fun Facts

Chinese Privet is known for its dense, glossy foliage and its use in traditional Chinese medicine.

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