Broad-leaf privet (Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries)

Broad-leaf privet

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Broad-leaf privet
Close up photograph of a branch, leaves and berries of the Broad leaf privet bush
Broad-leaf privet leaf and fruit
Photograph of a Broad leaf privet bush
Broad-leaf privet plant


General information

Originally from Japan and China, broad-leaf privet (Ligustrum lucidum) is regularly seen in ornamental gardens throughout South East Queensland.

Broad-leaf privet is a Class 3 declared plant under Queensland legislation.

Scientific name Ligustrum lucidum
Impacts
  • invades riparian vegetation and disturbed sites
  • displaces rainforest species
  • forms thickets, destroying native animal habitat
  • causes irritation to hay fever sufferers
Description
  • grows up to 10 m tall
  • branches closely packed
  • dark-green broad leathery leaves grow in opposite pairs
  • leaves up to 12 cm long with pointed tips
  • fruits occur as dense bunches of blackberries
Habitat/distribution
  • fruit eaten and dispersed by birds
  • found throughout South East Queensland
Control
  • control by mowing or hand pulling
  • if removing by hand do not break taproot
  • herbicide control
  • see the broad leaf or tree privet fact sheet for further information
Declaration details
  • a declared Class 3 species under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002
  • supply or sale prohibited
  • may require removal from environmentally significant areas
Further information

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Author: Sonia Jordan
Page maintained by Sonia Jordan
Last reviewed 04 September 2007

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