Chinese Privet
Ligustrum sinense · Oleaceae (Olive family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, semi-evergreen to deciduous
Shape
Elliptic to ovate with an acute tip and unlobed margin
Margin
Minutely serrulate to entire
Arrangement
Opposite on thin reddish petioles
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent midrib and faint lateral veins
Key Features
Elliptic shape, minutely serrulate margins, and opposite arrangement on reddish stems.
Description
A multi-stemmed shrub growing up to four meters tall with smooth gray bark and small white paniculate flowers followed by dark purple berries.
Habitat
Found in various woodland edges, thickets, and disturbed landscapes under full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to China and East Asia, widely naturalized across the southeastern United States.
Identified on 10/18/2026