- In our Wood Garden it is hard to keep invasive weeds at bay. We never knew this type of berries till this winter. Turns out they are the Chinese privet Ligustrum sinense Lour and this one obviously escaped its death penalty...
- They are also labeled as a Southeast Exotic Pest Plant. Nevertheless, I'd like to show you the dark purple to black berries which are resembling little grape bunches in mid-winter.
- Photos are taken on January 13. We love having them for our Backyard Wildlife HABITAT as food for the birds!
- Chinese privet was introduced into the United States in early 1852 as an ornamental...
- Now an invasive weed! BUT; heaven to the birds! Look here at: Cedar Waxwing Privet Berries where Cedar waxwings feast on them!
- Even the leaves of the Chinese privet remain green in winter...
- Don't you think they look like grape bunches?
- As it was rather windy and difficult to photograph on the shrub, my husband Pieter held this up for me against the wall to show you the leaves and the berries.
- Yummy Birdie Berries...
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