Flora of Pennsylvania

Ligustrum vulgare

Ligustrum vulgare common privet

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is invasive in PA Add to MyPlants View Locations

Cultivated and persisting along roadsides and old home sites.

See distribution map at BONAP.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACU
NCNE: FACU



Flowers June through early July.

Fruits October & November.

firesmithb@gmail.com (Guest)

Posted on 27 May 2025

I just noticed this plant this morning and had to look it up to see what it was. It seems to have a couple of different names. 

They have a heavenly accent, somewhat like Honeysuckle, but milder. 

I am so excited to have found a new flowing shrub in our yard!

 Posted By Admin: @firesmithb@gmail.com Privet is actually invasive and not good for our ecosystem.. I would consider removing it and planting a native shrub.
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Ligustrum vulgare common privet

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is invasive in PA
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Plant Summary
deciduous shrub invasive, noxious, common flower color: white
Common Names
common privet