mock privet

[Michaelpaf]

evergreen shrub with white flowers and olivelike fruits

[Williamorect]

Mock privet is a common term used to refer to various species of shrubs or small trees in the genus Phillyrea, particularly Phillyrea latifolia, native to the Mediterranean region. They are evergreen plants with glossy, dark green leaves, and often used in landscaping for their ornamental attributes. The term mock privet is used because these plants resemble the true privets (genus Ligustrum), but are not closely related.