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Common Privet
Ligustrum vulgare
shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
Common privet is a fast-growing deciduous shrub widely used for hedging, producing small fragrant white flowers in late spring followed by black berries. It is extremely hardy, adaptable to various soils, and responds well to pruning.