Is Ligustrum lucidum poisonous?
The berries produced by this plant are toxic. Dogs can be adversely affected by eating the berries or leaves of privet. Both the foliage and fruit of Chinese privet are reportedly poisonous to humans and livestock, but the toxic principle is not definitely known. This species can serve as an alternate host for the citrus whitefly, Dialeurodes citri.Both the foliage and fruit of Chinese privet are reportedly poisonous to humans and livestock, but the toxic principle is not definitely known.
What is Ligustrum lucidum?
Ligustrum lucidum, commonly called Chinese privet, glossy privet or waxleaf privet, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to southern China and Korea. It is often grown as a shrub to 12-15′ tall, but if trained as a tree will grow much larger to 20-30′ tall. Ligustrum vulgare, called common privet, European privet or wild privet, is a fast-growing, deciduous (semi-evergreen in mild winter climates) shrub that typically grows 10-15′ tall and as wide.Ligustrum lucidum, commonly called Chinese privet, glossy privet or waxleaf privet, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to southern China and Korea.Ligustrum vulgare, called common privet, European privet or wild privet, is a fast-growing, deciduous (semi-evergreen in mild winter climates) shrub that typically grows 10-15′ tall and as wide.
What are the cons of Ligustrum?
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Whiteflies, Japanese and ligustrum weevils, white peach scale and privet rust mites are common insect problems. Anthracnose, twig blight, cankers, powdery mildew and root rot are common disease problems. A number of problems are common, most of which are not serious. These include leaf spots, powdery mildew, aphids, leaf miners, scale, mealybugs and mites. Anthracnose twig blight can be a serious problem on this species.