Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Ligustrum sinense is the most free-flowering deciduous privet, forming a large, spreading, arching shrub packed with panicles of white flowers in midsummer, followed by small, round, black fruit. Tough and indestructible, it makes an effective boundary hedge and can easily be pruned.

Grow Ligustrum sinense in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyes

Ligustrum and wildlife

Ligustrum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Ligustrum poisonous?

Ligustrum can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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