Golden Leaf Ligustrum

Oleaceae, genus Ligustrum, evergreen tree species. Subtropical species. Commonly used ornamental tree. Also known as holly. Mainly distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Anhui, Shandong, Sichuan-Guizhou, Hunan-Hubei, Guangdong-Guangxi, Fujian, etc. Dense branches and leaves, regular tree shape, suitable for solitary planting in courtyards, group planting, avenue trees, hedges, etc. Propagated by sowing, cutting, and layering. Leaves can be distilled to extract holly oil, used as additives in sweets and toothpaste. Flowering period: May to July, fruiting period: July to May of the following year.