Chinese Privet
Ligustrum sinense · Oleaceae (Olive family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous to semi-evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to ovate
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate with moderately prominent veins
Key Features
Small elliptic opposite leaves with entire margins and distinct pinnate venation.
Description
A dense shrub or small tree growing up to 4 meters tall, featuring smooth gray-brown bark, small white fragrant flowers in panicles, and dark purple-black spherical fruits.
Habitat
Thrives in moist, well-draining soils under full sun to partial shade in various woodland and disturbed habitats.
Native Range
Native to China and East Asia; widely naturalized across the southeastern United States.
Identified on 10/19/2026