Amur Privet (Ligustrum amurense)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Amur Privet
Ligustrum amurense

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Flowers of Amur Privet
Flowers of Amur Privet
 
Features
Creamy white flowers with an unpleasant scent in late spring. 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates a wide range of soils, except those that are wet; tolerates alkaline soils. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
12-15 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Width
8-10 Feet
 
Mature Form
Oval to rounded 
 
Native To:
China 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Uses
Border
Hedge
Screen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

A number of insect problems are common, but not serious. These include aphids, leaf miners, scale, mealybugs and mites. A number of disease problems are common, but not serious. These include anthracnose, leaf spots, and powdery mildew.
 
Additional Notes
Tolerates heavy pruning, so is often used as a hedge.

 

 
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