Botanical Name: Ligustrum ovalifolium
Common Name: California privet Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character semi-deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, vigorously growing plant, with ascending and spreading branches forming a somewhat open rounded-oval canopy; can become treelike if unpruned Height 8' - 15' Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers full sun and warmth; tolerates shade inland Soil tolerates most, including alkaline Hardiness hardy (all zones): very durable in cold or hot areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, oval-elliptic, 1" - 2 1/2" long; bright green above, yellow-green beneath Flowers white, tubular, small, in 3"-4" long terminal panicles; April - June Fruit a small berry, bluish-black Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent screening or large background hedge plant; good for its durability and 'clean' appearance; formal or informal theme gardens Landscape Care: Watering prefers frequent deep-soak irrigation; tolerates drought Fertilizing little needed unless the plant is heavily watered Pruning to shape desired - selectively head back after blooming (for flower display); can be sheared Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other aggressive root system Origin: Japan Family: Oleaceae Notes: |
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