Ligustrum sinense ‘Variegatum’
Family: Oleaceae
Common names: CHINESE PRIVET, PRIVET
Native to: China
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves deciduous
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 13 feet
Max width: 5 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green, secondary color present
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: deciduous, evergreen, invasive
Exposure: part shade, sun
Landscape uses: flower fragrant, hedge or edging
Invasive
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil types: well drained, wide range
USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: 0 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant