Ligustrum ovalifolium

Oleaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced

Last updated March 9, 2026

Quick Facts

Height

16 ft

Spread

9 ft

Growth Rate

Fast

Light

Full Sun

Soil

Wet Tolerant

Water

Moderate

Hardiness

Zone Zones 7a–9b

Bloom Time

June to July

Primary Spore Release

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

'Aureum'

Common name: Golden Privet; Mature height: 15 ft

Hardy to USDA Zone 7

Data Maturity

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