Ligustrum ovalifolium
California Privet, Garden Privet
Other regional names: Oval Leaf Privet
- Oval Leaf Privet
Also known as: Ligustrum glaucummarginatum VanGeert +1 more
- Ligustrum glaucummarginatum VanGeert
- Ligustrum japonicum var. ovalifolium (Hassk.) Blume
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Oleaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Ligustrum ovalifolium (commonly known as California Privet or Garden Privet) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Oleaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Baleares, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Great Britain, Guatemala, Hawaii, Honduras, Illinois, Ireland, Italy, Juan Fernández Is., Kentucky, Korea, Maryland, Mexico Southeast, New York, Portugal, Réunion, Spain, St.Helena
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