Common Privet

Common Privet - Lugustrum vulgare Lugustrum vulgare

 

Colour: White
Flowering: June - July
Height: Up to 16' (Up to 5 m)
Family: Oleaceae
Common Privet    


Privet is a very common hedging shrub in England. It is found in oak woodland and pastures and likes a sunny spot.

The leaves are long and leathery. In June/July, it bears white flowers that are rather like a small lilac. These are followed by small black berries.

Privet is poisonous.
Common Privet - Lugustrum vulgare
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