Chinese Privet
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Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense) is a species of privet, native to China and Taiwan.
It is an evergreen shrub growing to 2-7 m tall. The leaves are opposite, 2-7 cm long and 1-3 cm broad, rarely larger.
[edit] Cultivation and uses
It was introduced to North America to be used for hedges and landscaping where it is now an invasive plant. It can clog streams and cause erosion.
[edit] References
- Flora of China: Ligustrum sinense
- Invasive species article It is mainly used for a wall of privacy (that is why it is called a privet).
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