Privet
Ligustrum spp.
Ligustrum ovalifolium by MPF (CC BY 2.5)
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H7-H4
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
12m | Max | 10m |
2.5m | Min | 2.5m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Privet Overview
Ligustrum is a genus of around 50 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees in the Oleaceae family. This genus is native to Eurasia and Africa with many species now naturalised in non-native habitats around the world. Members of the genus have simple leaves and panicles of tiny usually white flowers that are followed by black berries. In some species, these flowers smell unpleasant. Commonly known as Privet, they are often cultivated as hedging plants as they are hardy and take well to clipping and pruning.
Common problems with Privet
How to propagate Privet
Cuttings
In summer take semi-hardwood cuttings, in winter take hardwood cuttings.
Seed
Some species are easily propagated by seed.
Special features of Privet
Attractive leaves
Wind break
Hedge plant
These species make good hedges, they react well to clipping to form formal hedges.
Other uses of Privet
Grown for their foliage and in some species flowers. Used as hedging. Suitable for northern and eastern aspects. Suitable for coastal conditions.
Poisonous to Pets
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Summer flowering garden shrubs
These summer flowering shrubs are perfect additions to a garden to provide pollinators with habitat, shelter and food.
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