Chinese Privet: December Is a Good Time for Non-Chemical Control

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Successful management of Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) requires a combination of physical and chemical approaches. However, December is especially timely for non-chemical means such as hand-pulling of smaller plants, and removal of fruit. As of December 3 in Craven County, many Chinese privets are still bearing clusters of dark blue drupes. Since Chinese privet is spread primarily by birds attracted to the fruit, it does make sense to clip and remove whatever amount of fruit we can get to (and of course, earlier in the fall would be even better timing). These drupes should go into plastic bags and then into the trash, rather than tossed onto the compost pile or left at the curb for municipal pickup.
December is a good time for hand-pulling due to the cooler temperatures and reduced encounters with snakes and insects. Younger privet plants, up to 0.5-inch stem diameter, can be pulled out of the ground relatively easily; certainly much easier than other woody weeds such as eleagnus and Bradford pear.
Clusters of Ligustrum sinense fruit

Clusters of Ligustrum sinense fruit, December 3, Craven County.

Stems

Small-diameter stems usually mean easy removal. However, slender regrowth emerging
from frequently mowed-down or clipped stumps will be another story. Pull carefully to avoid
injury to your back or shoulder.

Dead plant

Another one bites the dust.

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