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Ligustrum amurense
Amur Privet
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- Category:Shrub
- Hardiness Zone:3-7
- Height:12-15 ft
- Spread:8-15 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
A densely branched deciduous shrub, Amur Privet features handsome green leaves that may be semi-evergreen in mild climates. Creamy white flowers are followed by black berries that ripen in fall and attract birds. Widely grown as a specimen plant, screen, or tall hedge. Tolerates a wide range of soils and urban conditions. Dislikes wet soils. Responds well to pruning.
Attributes
| • | Great Foliage |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Fast Growing |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ligustrum amurense
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.