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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8 deep , tamp the soil, keep moist

Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia (US), Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, US-Georgia

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Forestiera ligustrinaForestiera ligustrina

Southern Glade Privet, Upland Swampprivet

In Stock: 4.1 g (grams) (Total:0.009lb)

Forestiera ligustrina

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0.00904 lb GA

Details

Germination:

55%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

30,679

Quantity:

0.00904 lb

Collected in:

Georgia

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835105

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8 deep , tamp the soil, keep moist

Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia (US), Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, US-Georgia

Native

Introduced

Discover Forestiera ligustrina, commonly known as Southern Glade Privet or Upland Swampprivet, a versatile and resilient shrub ideal for enhancing landscapes. Belonging to the olive family (Oleaceae), this deciduous or semi-evergreen subshrub is native to the Southeastern United States, thriving in USDA Zone 6 regions. Growing up to 9 feet tall and wide, its gray-green leaves, simple and elliptic, contribute a subtle elegance to any garden setting. While it may not dazzle with fall color, its tiny, sessile yellowish flowers bloom in mid to late summer, followed by alluring blue-black drupes ripening in early fall. Ideal for full sun and well-drained soil, it's perfect for upland calcareous woodlands, glades, and even coastal shell middens. Forestiera ligustrina stands out with its smaller leaves and distinct twig pubescence grouped in two lines, setting it apart from similar species like Forestiera godfreyi. Enhance your outdoor space with this adaptable gem, perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance yet eye-catching plant addition.