Ligustrum lucidum
Ait. f. (Glossy privet ) |
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Family: Oleaceae (Olive Family) Synonym(s): Duration: Perennial Habit: Tree
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Description: Tree privet is a fast-growing evergreen tree approximately 25ft (8m.) to 40ft (14m.) in height with a 25ft (8m.) to 35ft (12m.) spread. It has a dense canopy of bending branches composed of glossy green leaves which have narrow, translucent margins, (Gilman & Watson, 1993). Leaves are dark green, with a paler green undersurface. Flowers are produced in large clusters and are small, cream-coloured and strongly scented (Environment B.O.P). After pollination by insects fruits ripen into bunches of small, oblong, 1 cm long, purplish black berries. Both leaves and fruit are poisonous to humans, (South Coast Weeds, Eurobodalla Shire Council). History: Biology & Spread: Colonize by root sprouts and spread by abundant bird- and other animal-dispersed seeds. Ecological Threat: L. lucidum has the potential to replace mid-canopy trees in forests and completely dominate an area of forest or forest fragments if not controlled. Tree privet often displaces native species in regenerating communities and if left undisturbed, may eventually dominate an area of forest. It is widely believed to contribute to allergies and asthma, though it does not produce any wind-blown pollen as the plant is insect-pollinated. US Habitat: In North America, Ligustrum spp. often grow along roadsides, in old fields and in other disturbed habitats and in a variety of undisturbed natural areas. Distribution
Resembles/Alternatives: Other alternatives include inkberry (Ilex glabra), spicebush (Lindera benzoin), blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium), red or black chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia or melanocarpa) Management: Physical: Small plants may be hand pulled; older individuals need to be dug out.
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Last Updated: 2007-11-08 by EEE |
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