[IBC] Privets
 

The darn things grows like a weed. Err, it *is* a weed :)

I believe that many of you on the list have done some good work with privets
in bonsai. Brian Inglis seems to have some fantastic ones out in
Queensland. I think Jim L. has a few wee ones as well. I'd be interested
to hear feedback on cultivating it for bonsai.

It is considered a pest in most of New Zealand, though the local city
council folks told me that they think it an excellent form of control if I
pull it out of the soil and pot it, as long as I control and limit flowering
grin

I think I could see making groves and forests with it. Cheap, grows fairly
fast, and an endless supply.

My problem, however, is to indentify which type of privet it is. I believe
most privets in New Zealand are either ligustrum sinensis, or ligustrum
lucidum. I'm leaning towards sinensis, but it doesn't appear to fit 100%.
Oh humm, I perhaps should post a photo on the gallery :)

Anyway, 'nough rambling.

Nic

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