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Questions and Answers: 2021

Question: Plant is ~8'HX6'W in seasonally damp area. The spikes on the limbs seem to be the remains of broken stems. …

  • Question

    Plant is ~8'HX6'W in seasonally damp area. The spikes on the limbs seem to be the remains of broken stems. Photos taken 10/12/2021.

    Answer

    Dear dsmola1, good afternoon. The plant looks to be a species of Ligustrum (privet), a member of the olive family. I cannot tell you who it is for certain, but it appears close to Ligustrum obtusifolium (border privet) or a related species. Best wishes.