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Border Privet
Ligustrum obtusifolium
In the United States:
Invasive
· also called Amur privet
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.
Deciduous shrub with clusters of small, white, unpleasantly scented flowers in early summer that provide nectar and pollen to honey bees and other visitors. Bloom period is short. Forms dense thickets in suitable habitats.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–June |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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