Ligustrum Species, California Privet, Garden Privet, Korean Privet, Oval-Leaved Privet
Ligustrumovalifolium

Family: Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ligustrum (lig-GUS-trum)
Species: ovalifolium (o-val-ee-FOH-lee-um)

Synonym:Ligustrum japonicum var. ovalifolium

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting