Glossy Privet, Tree Privet Ligustrum lucidum - Esquirolia sinensis, Faulia verrucosa, Ligustrum esquirolii, Ligustrum hookeri, Ligustrum magnoliifolium

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Botanical Name:

Ligustrum lucidum

Family:

Oleaceae

Genus:

Ligustrum

Species:

lucidum

Common Name:

Glossy Privet, Tree Privet

Seeds Per Pound:
15,400
Quantity:
5.78 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
32
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
20 to 30 feet
Collection Locale:
China
Crop Year:
2021
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
7
In Stock: 5.78 lb
Prices
  • Ligustrum lucidum

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 32 seeds)
$4.95
10 gram (~ 340 seeds)
$12.50
1 oz (~ 963 seeds)
$19.95
1 lb (~ 15400 seeds)
$119.50
1 kg (~ 33951 seeds)
$238.00
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification.
In a Nutshell:
* Ligustrum lucidum ( Glossy Privet , Chinese Privet or Broad-leaf Privet ) is a species of privet native to the southern half of China . more...
* Noxious weed in California
* Chinese privet has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 1,000 years. The fruit is antibacterial, antiseptic, antitumour, cardiotonic, diuretic and tonic. It is taken internally in the treatment of complaints associated with weak kidney and liver energy such as menopausal problems (especially premature menopause), blurred vision, cataracts, tinnitus, rheumatic pains, palpitations, backache and insomnia.
* Modern research has shown that the plant increases the white blood cell count and is of value when used to prevent bone marrow loss in cancer chemotherapy patients, it also has potential in the treatment of AIDS. Extracts of the plant show antitumour activity. Good results have also been achieved when the fruit has been used in treating respiratory tract infections, hypertension, Parkinson's disease and hepatitis. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov