privot hedge

[SoloBoy]

Just noticed my dads new privot hedge is producing berries,are these edible


http://img76.imageshack.us/my.php?image=privotberries8jl.jpg

 

[Ed]

If you mean privet (sp?) 'Ligustrum ovalifolium', then no, they are not edible. Although there are no studies that say this particular species is toxic there are a few others in this genus that are ....

Ed

 

[Toddy]

Defintiely not to be eaten, leaves or berries.
http://www.realgardeners.co.uk/goodbadpois/poisonous_plants3.htm
for a look.

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[SoloBoy]

Thanks guys,phew

 

[Tengu]

Not at all.

Unless you are a stick insect.