Privet Ligustrum vulgare

Other common names: Common Privet French names: Troene commun Family: Olive Family (Oleaceae) Distinctive features: Shrub Flowers: Summer;  White;  4 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Entire Habitat: Forests Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 164    Native/Non-native: Non-native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: vulgare: common (Latin) For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 63 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page