Border Privet (Ligustrum Obtusifolium) is a perennial shrub in the Oleaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-7. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Ligustrum obtusifolium, or border privet, is a fast-growing, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub native to East Asia, widely used for hedges and screens.

Border Privet

Border Privet

Ligustrum Obtusifolium

Ligustrum obtusifolium, or border privet, is a fast-growing, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub native to East Asia, widely used for hedges and screens.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-7

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:hedge, screen, specimen

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Border Privet

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Oleaceae
Genus:Ligustrum