World Plants Logo

search the world

Woody > Ligustrum > Ligustrum vulgare > Ligustrum vulgare

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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
June
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
goToTop
top