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Ligustrum vulgare (Wild Privet, also sometimes known as Common Privet or European Privet) The flowers are produced in mid summer in panicles 3-6 cm long, each flower creamy-white, with a tubular base . The flowers produce a strong, sweet fragrance that many people find unpleasant., popular with butterflies and birds. The fruit is a small glossy black berry 6–8 mm diameter, containing one to four seeds. The berries are poisonous to humans but readily eaten by thrushes, which disperse the seeds in their droppings The species was used for hedging. This is the variety that is most often included in mixed native hedges to give some element of evergreen cover in Winter .

Ligustrum japonicum , Japanese ligustrum , Ligustrum vulgare - Privet(Japanese privet )
large shrub or tree that is usually seen at 6-12 ft (1.8-3.7 m) . In spring, white flowers are borne on large terminal clusters (panicles) 5-8 in (12-20 cm) long. The flowers produce a perfume , somewhere between sweet and malodorous , that is not particularly pleasant as well as quantities of pollen that many people find bothersome. The blossoms are followed by green berries that ripen to dull black in winter and tend to persist on the plant for most of the year. The fruit is used in herbal medicine as a cardiotonic, diuretic, laxative and tonic treatment . Distinguished from most other Ligustrums by its large, thick, glossy leaves and usually glabrous twigs.

Ligustrum ovalifolia Aureo-marginata
Ligustrum ovalifolia Aureo-marginata - privet oval range Shrub, full sun or half shade. Can shape the trunk of a well bonsai tree. Up to 5 feet tall. Durable and sturdy plant for use as a living fence or plant container free

Ligustrum lucidum Ait
a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 40 ft. (12.2 m) in height. Flowering occurs in late summer, when very abundant, white flowers develop at the end of branches in 5-8 in. (12.7-20 cm) long clusters. Fruits are long, oval, fleshy and ripen to a dark blue to black color. persist into winter. once established, is very difficult to remove. It is commonly used as an ornamental shrub and for hedgerows.
# Order Lamiales
# Family Oleaceae

ligustrum

ligustrum

platycodon

Japanese bellflower, common balloon flower, or balloon flower , Chinese bellflower , Kikyo , platycodon grandiflorum
Synonym:Campanula glauca , Platycodon glaucus ,Campanula grandiflora

Is a long grassy plant - annual family Ahpamoniteime, if for some human uses, especially as an ornamental for its flowers beauty. This is the only species of its kind, and field of natural circulation is in East Asia. Source - Wikipedia

This plant has a thick root, if flowering stems erect bearing length 70-50 cm. The leaves are rounded or chisel-shaped, size and inches, and language dentate. Leaves arranged in a counter or knitting on the stem. Large flower, about 6 cm in length, bell-shaped broad title. Header color blue, light blue, rarely white. Prior to opening the flower, bud swollen and very decorative. Monthly rash vary depending on the conditions in which the plant grows, and Israel began to bloom in early summer and early autumn. in the plant during the winter sleep. As mentioned, the species is found from East Asia - South Siberia, north - west of China, Korea and Japan. House - its natural habitat is dry meadows, rocky places bald - Forest Deciduous (winter disappeared) during the winter and spring and summer again. Plant peaks is best viewed from the second year Lstiltho.

The main use of the plant is an ornamental purposes, and for that he was brought to many countries in the world. Moreover, the plant role in traditional Chinese medicine, and is used against inflammation, and is considered as a stick in case of cough and flu. Korea, thick root of the plant served fresh As the green salad, or separate from her traditional. In plant size, usually seasonal - summer, because Shlcmah hard to survive the winter. Partial shading is needed for irrigation medium. Scope of its use is not large.
Chinese Medicine - is considered vital grass of Chinese tradition. He is a very large number of Chinese prescriptions, treatment of ulcers, respiratory disorders, digestive disorders, and injuries. Vaura is used frequently in Chinese medicine. Is defined as one of the herbs of the metal core. Her color is white (slightly yellow), spicy taste (bitter), and is used primarily to treat diseases of the organs and tissues associated with the metal: lung, colon, skin and large sinuses
# Order Asterales
# Family Campanulaceae

# Platycodon Astra Series 'Pink' -
# Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii' - violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers. 'Mariesii' is a very reliable bloomer that is pest and disease free.
# Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' - very large blue flowers that begin in the shape of a balloon before opening, hence it's name. 'Sentimental Blue' is the most disease-resistant variety of the species.

For The Memory and name Of Ruth Benjamin - Pioneer landscaping in Israel