CMP Review 2026-03-18

March 18, 2026

Wild privet is considered an invasive shrub in North America, but it’s also one of the most beautiful plants year-round. It has white trumpet-shaped flowers, leathery green leaves, and dark purple berries. If you want to catch sight of birds in late winter and early spring, you might find them eating privet berries. They’re considered bird “junk food” due to their low nutrient & high carb content, but are a good fallback when native berries have all been eaten. They’re toxic to humans and pets, though.

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