Common Privet Plant
Common Privet (Ligustrum spp.) is a shrub that grows 5-15 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-9, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10-30°C
Humidity (%)
40-80%
Potting media
Peat, mulch
Fertilizers
Organic compost
Watering
Moderate watering
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
plant can produce over 10,000 fruits, each containing 1–4 seeds.
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20-50 years
Health Benefits
Air purification, hedge plant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust, Aphids
Dark lesions on leaves, White, powdery growth on leaves, Dark spots on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue
Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid)
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Used in traditional Chinese medicine for immune support.
- May have anti-inflammatory and liver-protective properties.
- Some studies suggest antibacterial and anti-fungal benefits.
- Berries are toxic, so caution is needed in consumption.