Ligustrum ovalifolium is a vigorous, upright glossy green ,oval-leaved bushy shrub. It is commonly used as 'privet' hedging, but left unpruned becomes a shaggy tree. Small white fragrant flowers in pointed clusters appear between June and July, which are highly attractive to bees. Round black berry fruits are borne in autumn.
 
Size:
Ultimate height - 4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height - 10–20 years
Ultimate spread - 2.5–4 metres
 
Growing conditions:
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
 
Moisture:
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
 
pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
 
Position:  Full sun
 
Aspect:
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure -Exposed or Sheltered
 
Hardiness:
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)