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California privet

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Also known as: Ligustrum ovalifolium
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California privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) is a Japanese privet species commonly used for hedges and ornamental plantings. It is a shrub or small tree belonging to the genus Ligustrum within the Oleaceae family. Native to Japan, it is characterized by its deciduous or half-evergreen foliage and is often grown in areas with mild winters. Privets, in general, are known for their opposite, usually oval leaves, and clusters of creamy-white flowers followed by black berries. California privet is one of several species, including common privet and glossy privet, that are widely utilized for hedges and screens.12

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