Upland Swampprivet
Forestieraligustrina

Family: Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Forestiera (for-es-STEER-uh)
Species: ligustrina (lig-UST-ree-nuh)

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting