Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum'
Chinese Privet
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Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum') - Description
Ligustrum sinense (Chinese Privet; syn. L. villosum), in Mandarin; 杻 (pinyin: chǒu) is a species of privet, native to China, Taiwan and Vietnam. It is an deciduous shrub growing to 2–7 m tall, with densely hairy shoots. The leaves are opposite, 2–7 cm long and 1–3 cm broad, rarely larger, with an entire margin and a 2–8 mm petiole. The flowers are white, with a four-lobed corolla 3. 5–5. 5 mm long. The fruit is subglobose, 5–8 mm diameter. The following varieties are accepted by the Flora of China:
Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum') - Blooming
Fragrant white or cream colored flowers followed by ovoid black fruit. Grow in sun for best color.
Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum') - Growth
Deciduous to evergreen shrubs and trees, some used as hedges and screens. Can grow to 12 feet tall or more. Does best in full sun or partial shade.
Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum') - Planting
Propagate easily from softwood cuttings. Sow seeds in fall or spring in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness).
Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum') - Pest
Aphids, Japanese beetles, weevils, mites, scale insects, and thrips. Other problems include leaf spots, cankers, root rot, crown gall, and blights.
Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum') - Interesting facts
Plant parts can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum') - Soil and irrigation
Trouble free in wide range of conditions, thrive in almost any soil.
