Ligustrum vulgare (European Privet)

Ligustrum vulgare, commonly known as European Privet, is an upright shrub that can reach a height of 10 to 12 feet and a width of 4 to 6 feet. It features dense, glossy green leaves and produces small white flowers in late spring. The European Privet is adaptable to a variety of soil types and is frequently used for hedges or as a landscape specimen.