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