Ligustrum luc. 'Excelsum superbum' Purple Ligustrum japonicum is an ideal

Ligustrum japonicum is an ideal tree for garden screening

The purple-tinted seed pods are often conspicuous from July onwards

Tiny flowers are surrounded by showy white bracts then followed by sweet

Flowering group 4

dense clusters of creamy white flowers develop from chocolate-brown

Ligustrum luc. 'Excelsum superbum' Purple Ligustrum japonicum is an idealSmall evergreen to semi evergreen tree with glossy, ovate leaves mottled with light green and edged with creamy yellow. Flowers with cream coloured panicles in late summer followed by black fruits in autumn. Severe stomach upset if ingested. Grows well in semi shade or full sun. Hardy,and usually evergreen, however leaves may drop below 10C.