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Privet
Ligustrum vulgare
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called common privet, european privet, wild privet
Honeybees forage on privet for moderate nectar and low pollen during its early-summer bloom, providing summer support when other sources thin out. As a common hedge plant, frequent pruning eliminates flowers and reduces bee value. Widely considered invasive outside its native range — verify local regulations before planting.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–July |
| Hardiness zones | 4-8 |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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