Ligustrum delavayanum
Delavay privet
A compact evergreen shrub with ovate, dark green leaves and short panicles of small white flowers in early summer, followed by blue-black berries
Size
Ultimate height
1鈥�1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10鈥�20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5鈥�2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rained, 奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Black Blue | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Ligustrum can be decidous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with simple, entire leaves and panicles of small, often unpleasantly scented white flowers in spring or summer, followed by black or deep purple berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained, or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Ligustrum delavayanum
Delavay privet
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