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Ligustrum vulgare

Common Privet, Common Privet Ligustrum vulgare, European Privet Ligustrum vulgare, Ligustrum vulgare Privet, Ligustrum vulgaris, Privet vulgare, Wild Privet Ligustrum vulgare

Ligustrum vulgare, known as the Common Privet, is a fast-growing, compact shrub grown for its form, foliage, and flowers. It grows as rounded bush carrying small green leaves which is adorned with masses of white flowers during spring. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide but is often contained with trimming. Ligustrum vulgare is often clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:3.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening, Topiary
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateFast
Also known asCommon Privet, Common Privet Ligustrum vulgare, European Privet Ligustrum vulgare, Ligustrum vulgare Privet, Ligustrum vulgaris, Privet vulgare, Wild Privet Ligustrum vulgare
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Ligustrum vulgare Details

Ligustrum vulgare, known as the Common Privet, is a fast-growing, compact shrub grown for its form, foliage, and flowers. It grows as rounded bush carrying small green leaves. The foliage is adorned with masses of white flowers during spring which literally transform the plant. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide but is often contained with trimming. Best results with this variety are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site, noting that it is tolerant of moderate frost, dry periods, and coastal conditions. Ligustrum vulgare is often clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

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