*Ligustrum japonicum

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*Ligustrum japonicum
JAPANESE PRIVET

Oleaceae
E. Asia

Location: map coordinates O-17 (northeast corner of Thomasson Building), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'38''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • evergreen shrub or small tree
  • etymology: Ligustrum = the Latin name; japonicum = of Japan
  • leaves 2”-4” long, relatively thick, entire (untoothed)
  • flowers small
  • fruit black, drupe
  • native to Japan, Korea
  • growing wild in Sussex County Delaware, coastal plain; woods and thickets

*Non-native species (not native to Delaware). On the Invasive Watchlist for Delaware

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