Ligustrum ovalifolium

Oleaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced

Last updated May 24, 2026

Plant Profile

Height

16 ft

Spread

9 ft

Growth Rate

Fast

Size at 20 yr

16 ft

Lifespan

Moderate

Light

Full Sun

Soil Drainage

Wet Tolerant

Soil pH

5.9-7.7

Water

Moderate

Drought Tolerance

Medium

Hardiness

Zones 7a–9b

Bloom Time

June to July

Origin

TEMPERATE ASIA: Japan (Honshu, Kyushu

Active Infection & Secondary Spread

View full calendar (5 stages)

Stage	Typical Window	What to Look For
New growth flush BBCH 11	Feb 15-Mar 15	Lighter-colored new growth visible at branch tips
Bloom start BBCH 61	Jun 1-Jun 30	First open flowers visible; flowers white
Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69	Jun 15-Jul 15	Last petals falling; flower structures fading
Fruit/seed development BBCH 71	Jun 1-Aug 31	Fruit or seed structures forming; fruit color: black
Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85	Sep 1-Nov 30	Fruit fully colored and ripened; seed dispersal may begin

Cultivars (1)

'Aureum'

Common name: Golden Privet; Mature height: 15 ft

Hardy to USDA Zone 7

Data Maturity

Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.