European Privet Hedge

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Ligustrum vulgare (GoBotany, Wikipedia, USDA) is a deciduous (semi-evergreen) shrub gorwing up to nine feet tall. It has small glossy opposite leaves, with smooth leaf edges, and a dark blue berry.

European Privet
European Privet

It is one of the less common invasive plants in Acton Conservation Lands, but there are several notable infestations (Concord Rd. Playing field, Great Hill School St. Swamp).

Removal

Smaller plants can be pulled. Make sure to get as much of the root as possible to avoid re-sprouting.

European Privet

Repeated cutting may kill larger plants. Wikipedia has a separate page dedicated to "Privet as an Invasive Plant" which details methods of control.

Common Mis-identifications

Any of the other Privets (which are all invasive) may be mis-identified as European Privet: