Green Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) is a large, fast growing, dense semi-evergreen/deciduous shrub with thick, deep green leaves. In the summer panicles of small, creamy white, unpleasantly scented flowers bloom, followed by dark purple fruits in the autumn.
Also known as Korean Privet or Garden Privet, Green Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) is ideal for semi-evergreen hedges with dense cover. It is also commonly used in wildlife gardens as it’s dark purple fruits are great for attracting birds.
A fast growing hedging plant, Green Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) will grow on average 30cm per year. It has an ultimate height of 4 metres and an ultimate spread of 4 metres, taking up to 20 years to reach its ultimate height and spread.
When growing Green Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) it will thrive best in any well-drained, or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Due to its hardy nature, it can also tolerate poor soil in shady areas.
As a hedging plant, we recommend planting Green Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) 3 plants per metre in a single row, or 5 plants for a double staggered row. In order to maintain a formal hedge shape regular trimming is required during a growing season. When regularly trimmed Green Privet will not produce flowers or fruit. For informal hedging, trimming should take place in late winter or early spring.
When purchased from Hedgingplants.com, Green Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) is available in a huge range of sizes as bare root plants from November to April; or as pot grown plants which can be planted all year round.
For further information about Green Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) or if you need advice on your hedging choices, contact us today.
40/60cm
Bare Root
1 year old
60/90cm
Bare Root
2 year old
90/120cm
Bare Root
2 year old
120/150cm
Bare Root
3 year old
120/150cm
RootBall
Bushy
150/175cm
RootBall
Bushy
175/200cm
RootBall
Bushy
200/225cm
RootBall
Bushy
40/60cm
Potted
in 2 litre pots
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