Is Ligustrum vulgare edible?
Toxic Parts & Effects. Privet is a poisonous hedgerow and garden shrub and must never be treated as food. All parts of the plant are considered toxic, especially the berries and leaves. Broad-leaf privet is an evergreen shrub or tree with clusters of fragrant flowers and black fruit, which are poisonous to people.If you live in the north-east, then European privet (Ligustrum vulgare) also called common privet, is the main bad-guy. This is a plant that will grow rapidly and crowd out your garden, as well as producing some dull flowers that never the less seed profusely, and have already spread into many north-eastern forests.
What is the lifespan of a Ligustrum?
Your Sunshine Ligustrum will be with you up to 30 years. That’s pretty impressive for a plant that doesn’t require more than sunshine. It is drought tolerant, deer tolerant and requires no particular soil type or pH. An evergreen bush with year-round interest featuring golden foliage that changes color hues on its yellow leaves throughout the heat of the summer. The Sunshine ligustrum dwarf plant is a sterile, non-invasive cultivar that will not re-seed into the landscape.Planting and Sunshine Ligustrum Care. Sunshine Ligustrum adapts to different soil types and growing conditions, flourishing in both full sun and partial shade. However, the more sun it receives, the more vibrant its foliage becomes.Pair ‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum with red with yellow-throated daylilies for a vibrant display of texture and color. The yellow throats of these daylilies echo ‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum’s golden hue, while the giant red petals scream for attention. The strappy daylily foliage creates fabulous textural contrast.