Ligustrum lucidum
Troène de Chine
Chinese Privet
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 2.5-5 mm |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Leaf type | Elliptic |
| Height | 10 m |
Description
Native to the southern half of China. The Latin name ‘lucidum’ means bright or shiny, referring to the leaves.
Planted in parks, gardens and roadsides.
Flowers
Flowers borne in dense panicles up to 20 cm long.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf. Oval, glossy, dark green, opposite, 6-17 cm long, 3-8 cm wide.
Fruits Seeds
Drupe: blue-black when ripe, 8-12 mm long.
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