Common Privet Hedging | Ligustrum ovalifolium
The perfect hedge for privacy
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Common Privet Hedging
Ligustrum ovalifolium
- Privet is a dense, semi-evergreen hedge which keeps some of its leaves all winter and flowers in summer, providing year-round interest
- Small green oval shaped leaves with masses of white flowers in summer, followed by round black berries in autumn
- A hardy, fast growing plant which will reach a height of approx 5m but can easily be maintained at 1-4m
- Grows well in most conditions, except for very wet sites. Privet is also suitable for coastal locations, although you may notice some leaf fall during winter
- Somewhat poisonous if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- RHS Plants for Pollinators - recognised for its value to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
No, Common Privet Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.
How big does it get?
The Ligustrum ovalifolium can reach a height of 3 to 4 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres if left unpruned.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Common Privet Hedging prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Common Privet Hedging prefers well-drained soil of any type.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Common Privet Hedging requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Common Privet Hedging requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Common Privet is fully hardy throughout the UK with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures down to -20°C.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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