There are so many berries on the exotic invasive Ligustrum (privet) that grows in the surrounding woods. It really has taken over from the native undergrowth & now becoming practically the only species in there. Noticing the huge panicles of black berries I decided to cut some & use them in a wreath along with other exotics such as Elaeagnus (Thorny Olive). Elaeagnus pungens was planted (not by us) as a hedge at the back of our garden many years ago and is now trying to take over. Gradually trying to cut it back allowed me to make the base for this wreath.
It really does have the loveliest silver backed leaves. The black Ligustrum berries add interest and a spray of pink berries from the Chinese Pistache tree and seed pods from Formosa Lily complete my exotic wreath . I hope we can start a trend of using these exotic seed carriers in decorations & at least prevent a few new offspring from invading our woods.
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