Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense)
Chinese privet, also known as Common privet, Small–leaved privet
The Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense) is a deciduous shrub valued by Chinese martial artists for its durable yet flexible shoots, ideal for crafting spears and darts. This versatile plant is also frequently grown as an ornamental shrub, used in hedgerows, and shaped into bonsai trees.
Key Facts About Chinese privet
Attributes of Chinese privet
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
2 m to 7 m
Spread
3 m to 4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
3.5 mm to 6 mm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of Chinese privet
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mints plantains olives and allies
Family
Olive
Genus
Privets
Species
Chinese privet
Toxicity
Ingestion, physical contact