Identify Invasive Shrubs - Border Privet

There are several species of privet that are invasive in North America. Border privet (Ligustrum obtusifolium) is the most cold hardy, and thus the one that is most at risk of establishing populations in the Great Lakes Region. Learn how to spot border privet by watching this video and check out our border privet profile page for more information: woodyinvasives...

[@Alexandra-mx8dx]

Thanks for the info even though I think it broke me... I've been trying to figure out for weeks what the enormous untamed shrub/tree *juuuust* along our property line that's been driving me crazy with all the random suckers was. I think it's technically a California Privet (or an Arum?? idk), but either way, this was not the answer I was hoping for. I even noticed that where the branches touch the ground it will start growing roots! I hate this shrub so much!! It's just impossible to manage and it keeps growing through the lilacs! I wish I could get rid of it for good, but while our yard is overrun with these babies, the main shrub's roots are technically just inside my neighbor's property line so I'm powerless 😭

[@midwestinvasiveplantnetwor7029]

I'm so sorry to hear you're struggling with this plant. It sounds like you have some limitations on management, but for the ones that pop up in your yard, or if you and your neighbor do decide to work on managing the parent plant, know that there is management information available at woodyinvasives.org/woody-invasive-species/border-privet/#1571683267259-c65fd76c-74902c49-11a4