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Broad Leaf Privet / Small Leaf Privet

Broad Leaf Privet / Small Leaf Privet
Photo: Delwyn Thomas
Invasive Plant
Broad Leaf Privet / Small Leaf Privet
Ligustrum lucidum / Ligustrum sinense
 

Very common hardy shrub or tree initially used in ACT gardens for hardy hedges. It will grow to 10m tall in ideal conditions and is often found in nutrient rich sites such as gullies on roadsides and in home gardens. Large dark green leaves and small, white, strongly scented flowers in summer.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • Sprays of purple-black berries occurring in autumn and winter are dispersed by birds and water.These decorative beries are used by florists who unwittingly spread the seeds.
 

Special note: May be confused with the native Lilly Pilly (Acmena smithii). The Lilly Pilly has oil glands in its leaves.

 
 
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Alternative Plants

Escallonia
Photo: Macbird Floraprint
Alternative Plant Escallonia
Escallonia bifida
Trees and Shrubs
 

An upright evergreen shrub, with glossy dark green foliage. During the summer months it bears clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers. Grows to 3m by 3m. The fruits are capsules, not berries.

Japanese Box
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Japanese Box
Buxus japonica
Trees and Shrubs
 

Large evergreen shrub to 3m tall and 2m wide. With small, shiny, green rounded leaves this fast growing shrub readily forms an excellent dense hedge. Plant at 60 cm intervals for a fast growing low hedge.

Japanese Photinia
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Japanese Photinia
Photinia glabra 'Rubens'
Trees and Shrubs
 

Shiny leaves form a dense shrub, new leaves are bright red and showy. Prune to shape as required. There are new various improved varieties. Seek advice from your local garden centre.

 
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