Invasive Plants of Oklahoma

Maps for confirmed county distributions in Oklahoma are by Oklahoma Biological Survey and should be considered works in progress.


Ligustrum sinense, Chinese privet

Probably the most common of the privet here is Ligustrum sinense, Chinese privet, but the privets are difficult to differentiate. Privet is a large evergreen shrub that grows well as under story. Opposite leaves. The plentiful blue black berries are readily eaten and spread by birds. Introduced from China through Japan and Europe as an ornamentals.

Photos: Chadwick Cox, Cleveland Co.