Ligustrum japonicum is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Wax-Leaf Ligustrum and Japanese Tree Lilac.
This plant is known to be potentially deadly!
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Diarrhea Vomiting Incoordination High Heart Rate Death Abdominal Pain
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Ligustrum japonicum, known as wax-leaf privet or Japanese privet is a species of Ligustrum (privet) native to central and southern Japan and Korea. It is widely cultivated in other regions, and is naturalized in California and in the southeastern United States from Texas to Virginia.
Also recorded as Japanese Privet, Japanese Wax-Leaved Privette, Japanese Wax-leaved Privet, Japanese wax-leaf privet and Wax-leaf privet.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.