General Info
Privets are native to Japan, China, and Korea; they can be evergreen or deciduous
The Ligustrum genus belongs to the olive family
This tree can produce small fragrant white flowers, which are followed by small black fruit which is mildly poisonous
The Chinese Privet is considered to be beginner friendly due to its hardiness, but it will thrive with lots of attention better geared towards those with some experience
Watering
A Chinese Privet should never be left to dry out completely, they appreciate always staying slightly damp
Ensure you water your privet thoroughly, water should be allowed to drain through the bottom of pot to show the roots have been saturated
Having a high draining soil is very important, as Privets have very fast growing and dense root systems
Light Requirements
Having a spot with full sun will ensure the best growth, but avoid exposure to the hot afternoon sun
Finding a spot which provides high light levels, with at least partial shade during the afternoon will keep your tree happy without risk of the foliage burning
An East facing window is ideal for a Privet
