Ligustrum obtusifolium var. regelianum
Regelianum Border Privet

This plant is considered invasive.

Ligustrum obtusifolium var. regelianum - Winter Habit

Family:

Oleaceae (Olive Family) 45

Genus:

Ligustrum (Privet Border Privet) 4

Plant Type:

Shrub 468

Growth Forms:

Spreading / Branched 91

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 515

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 836

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:

4-5 feet

Ultimate Spread:

4-5 feet

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. Branches spread horizontally and leaves are distichously arranged (in one, flat plane).

Special Characteristics:

Pollution Tolerant 217

Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 187

Fast Growth Rate 229

Indiana Prohibited Sale 19

Midwest Invasive 42

Additional Information

Ligustrum obtusifolium var. regelianum adds an interesting textural effect to the landscape with its horizontally arranged branches and distichously arranged (in one, flat plane) leaves. An excellent plant used 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.