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=Japanese Privet=

//Ligustrum japonicum// Oleaceae

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Whole Plant || Leaves || Bark || Reproductive Part ||
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Classification:
Angiosperm

Dicot

Dioecious

Family characteristics:
Number of petals and sepals: many Number of stamen: 2 General description of flower: small, white, and showy Bark: thin Leaves:
 * Type: simple
 * Arrangement: opposite
 * Margin: entire and undulate

Size:
Height of 9 ft. to 12 ft. Spread of 15 ft. to 25 ft.

Location/Habitat:
Hardiness levels range from 7B-10A, with minimum temperatures of 0 °F to 35 °F It can tolerate both mildly acidic to mildly alkaline soil, ranging from a pH of about 6.1 – 7.8 Along with other Ligustrums, the Japanese Privet is susceptible to attacks from aphids, whiteflies, spidermites, and nematodes. They will commonly damage the leaves by sucking out the plant juices, causing them to curl up.

Water/Sun Requirements:
The Japanese Privet prefers full or partial sun, and is very drought resistant.

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