Chinese Privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Tree10×3 mzone 7–11light shade

Profile

Family: Oleaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 10 m
Spread: 3 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 100 years
First yield: after 3 years
Hardiness: zone 7–11
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very wet
pH: 5.3 – 8.6

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Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal6 of 10

Other uses4 of 10

Growing

Ligustrum lucidum thrives best in sunny to partially shaded locations with well-drained soils. The plant is moderately drought-tolerant and prefers slightly alkaline to neutral soils. Regular watering in spring and summer promotes growth, while watering should be reduced in autumn and winter. Propagation is done by seeds in spring or by hardwood cuttings in autumn. The plant tolerates heavy pruning well and is often cultivated as a hedge or specimen tree.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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