species 42,604 observations
Tree Privet
Ligustrum lucidum
Field notes
Supports All
27
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Two-tailed Swallowtail, Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Cedar Waxwing, Great Kiskadee, House Finch, Gray Catbird
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Oblique Streaktail, Red Mason Bee
18
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
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist Wet
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.