California Privet (Noun)
Meaning
Semi-evergreen Japanese shrub having malodorous flowers; used extensively for hedges because more likely to stay green that common privet.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ligustrum ovalifolium, commonly known as the California privet, is highly valued for its reliability and its ability to provide a quick, dense hedge.
- The California privet, due to its semi-evergreen nature, is often preferred over other types of privet for landscaping purposes in more temperate climates.
- Despite its potential drawbacks, including unappealing flowers and the production of allergenic pollen, the California privet has become a staple of suburban gardening.
- However, some gardeners advise against using the California privet in a landscaping capacity due in part to its potential impact on air quality and its invasive tendencies.
- The odor of the California privet's malodorous flowers can be quite overwhelming and is often cited as one reason to reconsider its use in gardens near residential areas.