species 57,511 observations
Chinese Privet
Ligustrum sinense
Field notes
Supports All
37
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Long-winged Dagger
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, American Goldfinch, Northern Mockingbird
6
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Western Tiger Swallowtail, Margined Leatherwing Beetle
30
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Pollution
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.