Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Family: Oleaceae Olive


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Foundation, hedge, screen, superior hedge
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, blue, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive