Common privet

Ligustrum vulgare, commonly known as Common privet, is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Oleaceae family. It is an ornamental plant that prefers full sun and medium water conditions. Growing to a height of 1.5 to 3 meters, it blooms with white flowers from June to August. Common privet is adaptable to various soil types, including clay, loamy, sandy, and chalky soils, and is suitable for USDA zones 4-8. It attracts pollinators and is not toxic, though it is not fragrant.