Ligustrum obtusifolium
Border Privet
Other Common Names: Blunt-leaved Privet

This plant is considered invasive.

Ligustrum obtusifolium - Overall Summer Habit

Family:

Oleaceae (Olive Family) 45

Genus:

Ligustrum (Privet Border Privet) 4

Plant Type:

Shrub 468

Growth Forms:

Upright 573

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 3 233

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 839

Flower Notes:

White (Small, unpleasantly-scented white flowers appear in late June)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Summer foliage); Purple (Russet to dull purple fall foliage)

Fruit Notes:

Blue (Small blue-black fruits are slightly bloomy and persist into winter; not ornamentally important)

Ultimate Height:

10-12 feet

Ultimate Spread:

12-15 feet

Fruiting Times:

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Widely adapted to different soils

Range:

Japan

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Elliptical leaves are glabrous above, lighter and pubescent below (especially on veins). Leaf size is variable, generally 1-2" long and 0.3-1" wide. Young stems are pale green and pubescent, whereas older stems are gray.

Special Characteristics:

Pollution Tolerant 217

Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 187

Fast Growth Rate 229

Indiana Prohibited Sale 19

Midwest Invasive 42

Additional Information

Performs well as an informal hedge, but perhaps too coarse to be a good formal clipped hedge. Extremely tolerant of different soils and climates. Can be coppiced to rejuvenate. Can be invasive by seed.