Bareroot Ligustrum ovalifolium (Green Privet) 60-90 cm

Planting & Position

• Planting season:

  • Bareroot privet must be planted November to March while dormant.

• Light:

  • Thrives in full sun or partial shade.

  • Tolerates light shade extremely well.

• Soil:

  • Grows in almost any well-drained soil: clay, loam, sand, or chalk.

  • Very tolerant of poor or dry soils once established.

• Spacing (hedging):

  • Plant 30–45 cm apart for a dense, tight hedge.

  • Can be planted in a double staggered row for extra-thick screening.

• Position:

  • Ideal for garden boundaries, driveway edges, formal hedges, and privacy screening.

  • Excellent choice for urban gardens due to its tolerance of pollution.

Care & Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water well after planting.

  • Keep soil moist during the first year, especially in dry spells.

  • Mature privet is drought-tolerant.

• Mulching:

  • Apply bark or compost mulch after planting to help retain moisture.

• Feeding:

  • Feed in spring with a general-purpose shrub fertiliser to boost strong new growth.

• Pruning:

  • Privet responds very well to trimming.

  • For a tidy hedge, trim 2–3 times a year, especially June to September.

  • Lightly prune the tops of new plants to encourage bushiness from the base.

• Hardiness:

  • Fully hardy.

  • Semi-evergreen: may lose some leaves in very cold winters but quickly regenerates.

Seasonal Interest & Uses

• Foliage:

  • Small, glossy green leaves form a dense, compact hedge.

  • Usually evergreen in mild regions.

• Growth rate:

  • Fast-growing: approx. 30–60 cm per year, ideal for quick screening.

• Flowers & berries:

  • Produces small white summer flowers and black berries, though typically trimmed before flowering when used as a hedge.

• Best for:

  • Formal or informal hedges

  • Urban and coastal gardens

  • Shaping and topiary

  • Low-maintenance screens

  • Robust all-rounder for most locations

• Wildlife:

  • Provides cover and nesting sites for birds.

  • Flowers and berries (if allowed) support pollinators and wildlife.

In Summary:

Bareroot Ligustrum ovalifolium (60–90 cm) is a fast-growing, dependable hedging plant ideal for creating a lush, compact screen with minimal fuss. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and pollution-resistant, it thrives in most soils and light levels. Plant from November to March, prune regularly, and enjoy a strong, attractive hedge that suits any garden style.

• Size
  b/r 60-90 cm

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