Ligustrum sinense 'Eugene Clive' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Chinese privet 'Eugenie Cline' (Ligustrum sinense) is a shrub-like, branched, compact dwarf shrub with decorative, black fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces white, plate-shaped flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. The Chinese privet 'Eugenie Cline' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Chinese privet 'Eugenie Cline's are dark green, ovate, wavy.

Spread
China to Vietnam.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese privet 'Eugenie Cline' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese privet 'Eugenie Cline' is a branched, compact dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 40 cm and is approx. 20 - 40 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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 white, disc-shaped flowers of the Chinese privet 'Eugenie Cline' appear in panicles from June to July. They are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The black drupes of Ligustrum sinense 'Eugenie Cline' are particularly decorative.

Use
Tub, conservatory, room, balcony/terrace