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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.
Why Buy Privet 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.
Great plant for hedges
Can be evergreen or deciduous
Native to Europe, North Africa and Asia
3 to 10 feet tall and wide
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.
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
How To Use Privet In The Garden
Privet (Ligustrum spp) is recognized by its dense, oval-shaped glossy green leaves and small tubular flowers. It adapts to a wide range of growing conditions, tolerating various soil types and light levels from full sun to partial shade. This hardiness, combined with its rapid growth rate of 2-3 feet per year, make privet a robust choice for structural planting.
In garden design, privet is commonly used to create hedges or privacy screens due to its fast growth and dense foliage. It can also be shaped into topiaries or grown in containers, offering flexibility in landscape applications. Additionally, privet's tolerance for pruning allows gardeners to maintain it at a desired size and shape, making it suitable for formal garden settings or as a natural border.
Privet Care
Privet shrubs, adaptable to various conditions, prefer well-drained soil and full sun exposure for optimal foliage density and flowering. After planting, maintain regular watering during the first year to establish roots. Once established, privets are drought-tolerant and require less frequent watering. Fertilization is generally unnecessary; however, if you observe yellowing leaves or reduced growth, apply a balanced NPK fertilizer as per package instructions.
Regular pruning is essential due to the shrub's rapid growth. Light pruning throughout summer encourages branching, while heavier pruning should occur post-flowering to avoid disrupting bud formation for the next season. If frost causes leaf browning, wait until spring to prune any damaged branches. When growing privet in containers, use a quality potting mix with added pumice for drainage, place the container in full sun, and water when the soil surface begins to dry.
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