Ligustrum Amur River North

River North Privet

Ligustrum amurense ‘Amur River North’ (Amur Privet) is a dense, fast-growing shrub with an upright to rounded habit, featuring small, oval, dark green foliage that creates a thick, uniform appearance. In early summer, it produces clusters of small white flowers followed by black fruit. This cultivar is valued for its cold hardiness, adaptability, and excellent performance as a hedge or screen.

Type: Shrub (Deciduous to Semi-evergreen)
Mature Size: 6–10' W × 8–12' H
USDA Zones: 3a–7b
Form: Upright to rounded, dense

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil / Water: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils; moderate water, tolerates drought once established
Bloom Time / Length: Early summer; short (2–3 weeks)

Wildlife: Birds (fruit), bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for hedges, screens, and windbreaks. Tolerates pruning extremely well, making it ideal for formal or informal hedging. Very hardy and adaptable to urban conditions.

Care:
Prune regularly to maintain desired shape and density, especially when used as a hedge. Tolerates heavy pruning. Adaptable to various soil types but performs best in well-drained conditions. Monitor for unwanted spread in some regions.

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub

Height

8-12'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Dense, Rounded, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No