Ligustrum vulgare
European Privet
Family |
Oleaceae |
Genus |
Ligustrum |
Species |
vulgare |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
(4) 5 - 7 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
4 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
General Description |
The sap may cause skin irritation while most parts of the plants are toxic. The berries are especially toxic and there have been documented cases of fatalities in both humans and livestock through fruit consumption. |
Growth |
Fast |