Glossy Privet

Ligustrum lucidum

In the United States: Invasive · also called tree privet, waxleaf privet

Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.

Bees visit the fragrant white flower panicles for both nectar and pollen. It produces abundant small flowers in terminal clusters during late spring through summer, serving as a reliable forage source for several weeks. The evergreen shrub or small tree tolerates a range of soil conditions and sun exposure.

Nectar	low
Pollen	low
Bloom (US)	May–July
Type	Perennial
Sun	partial

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