Wild Privet

Ligustrum robustum

Native to:
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laccadive Is., Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Oleaceae
Genus:
Ligustrum
Species:
Ligustrum robustum
USDA Symbol:
LIRO4

Growth Characteristics

Height:
600 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to regions with fertile volcanic soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.