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Oct 26, 2017 6:56 AM CST
Gaithersburg MD
This was a rescue and I'd like to move it, but am not sure of the light required. Can you help ID it so I can determine where to plant it in my yard?


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Oct 26, 2017 7:14 AM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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It looks like a privet to me. If it is it will grow anywhere under any conditions and flourish. The birds love its berries and plant them widely - and they will thrive too.
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Oct 26, 2017 9:19 AM CST

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It may be a variety of Phyllerea ( a member of the Olive family) In which case it will require a sunny position.
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Oct 26, 2017 1:15 PM CST
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Ligustrum sinense
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Oct 27, 2017 9:19 AM CST

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My apologies, yes i agree with Islander, it is Ligustrum sinense
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Oct 28, 2017 7:18 PM CST
Name: John
Scott County, KY (Zone 5b)
You can't have too many viburnums..
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Privets are invasive exotic species in the eastern US. This would be a plant to destroy and replace with any of the many native species which will all be pleasant landscape plants - and provide value to local birds and pollinating insects. Think about Dogwoods, Viburnums, Spicebush, Elderberry, and a host of other interesting flowering/fruiting/fragrant/fall coloring species.
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