Privet
Uses:
- Hedges
- Container Gardens
- Borders
Features:
- Loves Heat & Humidity
- Deer Resistant
- Foliage Interest
Sunlight:
- Partial Shade to Full Sun
- 4+ Hours of Direct Sun
Growing Zones:
- 6-11
- What is My Zone?
Privet shrubs are versatile, fast-growing plants known for their dense, glossy foliage and small, fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. They are commonly used for creating formal hedges, privacy screens, or shaped topiary due to their ability to withstand heavy pruning and maintain a neat appearance.
About Privet
Genus
Species
Family
Ligustrum
Multiple species, such as Ligustrum vulgare (Common Privet), Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese Privet), Ligustrum sinense (Chinese Privet)
Oleaceae
Common Names:
Common Privet, Ligustrum
Native To:
Europe, North Africa, Asia
Plant Type:
Bushes
Foliage Type:
Evergreen
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3 to 10
Flower Color:
White
Flower Bloom Time:
Late spring to early summer
Growth Habit:
Dense, multi-stemmed, upright, or spreading
Attracts:
Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies
Tolerates:
Drought, air pollution, poor soil
Resists:
Deer
Why Buy Privet Shrubs Online?
Ligustrum is a genus of about 50 deciduous or evergreen shrubs. Also commonly known as privet, which is a species of ligustrum. These are mostly grown into large hedges due to the ability to prune these plants into almost any shape. These are native to Europe, North Africa, Asia and are sometimes considered invasive depending on the location. These plants thrive in heat and humidity, making them a popular plant in southern states.
The Best Way To Use Privet
The ligustrum and privet we offer are winter hardy in growing zones 6 to 11. The plants can grow from 3 to 10 feet tall and wide, with a mounded growth habit. The plants prefer well drained soil, but can handle most conditions and these plants are very low maintenance once established. The shrubs thrive in locations with full sun, but can also grow in partial shade conditions.
Most gardeners in southern states use these shrubs as hedges. But these can also be grown in mass plantings, in planters, or as a garden border.
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Great plant for hedges
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Can be evergreen or deciduous
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Native to Europe, North Africa and Asia
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3 to 10 feet tall and wide
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Growing zones 6 to 11
Landscaping Tip: Privet got its name because it is so widely used to provide privacy around homes, particularly from the street. It can be trimmed into a formal shape or allowed to stay natural, depending on the look you are going for. If trimming, plan to do so in late spring, after the new growth has emerged.