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