Ligustrum ovalifolium - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The California privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) is an upright, vigorous shrub that produces creamy white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to July. They produce black, round fruits from September. They exude a strong fragrance. The California privet also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and is around 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the California privet are dark green, ovate, shiny and opposite.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The California privet has good frost hardiness.

Growth
California privet is an upright and vigorous growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from June to July. They are strongly scented.

Interesting facts
Ligustrum ovalifolium is slightly poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary planting, group planting, rock garden, topiary, bee pasture

Root
Ligustrum ovalifolium is a heartroot.