Chinese Privet
Ligustrum sinense
Oleaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
10–20 ft
Spread
10-15 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 6–7
Ornamental Interest
Origin
China Note: The plant has escaped from cultivation and is
Watch for this season
Anthracnose (Shade Trees)Moderate
Active Infection & Secondary Spread
Diseases: Regionally Documented (2)
Pests: Regionally Documented (2)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.