Privet’s leaves and berries are poisonous to humans and animals. * Privet seeds (the berries) are spread by birds. * Privet’s pollen and scent can be irritating to your eyes and nose (some ...

Ligustrum, also known as privet, bears black berries that have caused the death of several people in Europe. All parts of the Chinaberry tree are poisonous. The ripe fruit is more toxic than ...

In addition to its damage to the environment, privet also has toxic leaves and berries, making it a risk to have around children or pets. Its seeds are often spread by birds and other wildlife as ...

It is easy to understand why some detrimental plants are on the Pennsylvania Noxious Weed List: For example, Canada thistle, poison ... bush, privet is spread by birds consuming berries, which ...

Privet, an evergreen pest plant widespread in the North Island and in warmer parts of the South Island, produces poisonous leaves and berries and it's suspected that its pollen irritates people ...