Species: Ligustrum amurense
(lye-gus'trum a-moor-en'see)
Amur Privet
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet
12' - 15' (spread 8' - 12')
Deciduous
dense shrub
tolerant of air pollution; full sun to partial shade
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
4b
bright green foliage turns yellow in autumn; heavily fragrant white flowers in June and July; small black-blue fruits add extra fall interest; may be sheared
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Native to N. China, Naturalized in America
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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