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bloom when the plants are quite young. There are many 
hybrid varieties representing various shades of color. 
Height 6 to 20 feet. 
Matrimony Vine. Lycium chinense. —While generally 
considered a climber or vine, Matrimony Vine makes an 
excellent low shrub. Flowers are inconspicuous, but the 
shrub bears quantities of crimson berries in the Fall. En¬ 
dures drought and is excellent to cover banks. Berries 
are said to be poisonous if eaten. Height 4 to 5 feet. 
PRIVET. 
Perhaps the Privets are best known as hedge plants. 
There are some varieties, however, that are among the 
best shrubs we have for mass planting. The leaves of 
most species remain on the plants into the winter, giving 
them an appearance of evergreen shrubs. The flowers are 
generally inconspicuous. The fruit is a black berry. 
Amoor River Privet North. Ligustrum amarense .— 
The best shrub for low, formal hedges. This shrub is 
hardy and endures adverse conditions. Will grow in 
partial shade. Height 5 to 6 feet. 
California Privet. Ligustrum ovalifolium. Used for 
hedges but is not as satisfactory as Amoor River Privet for 
it sometimes winter kills. Foliage dark green. Leaves 
persist into the winter. Height 5 to 6 feet. 
Ibotan Privet. Ligustrum ibota.— Excellent when 
mixed with other shrubs. Has dark green foliage, chang¬ 
ing to a rich purple in the Fall. Inconspicuous flowers. 
Does well in partially shaded locations where other shrubs 
fail. One of the best shrubs for this climate and not as 
popular as it deserves to be. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
Regals Privet. Ligustrum ibota regalianum.— Similar 
