50 Pieces Privet / Hedge Privet – Ligustrum ovalifolium | ↕60 cm | Ø19 cm

Privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium

Ligustrum ovalifolium is a fast grower that is often used for dense, neat hedges. This hedge plant is easy to prune and quickly forms a full, green screen that provides privacy and shelter in the garden.

Latin name: Ligustrum ovalifolium
Dutch name: Privet / Hedge privet
Height: 60–80 cm
Mature height: 200–300 cm (when kept tight as a hedge)
Width: 100–150 cm (depending on pruning)
Foliage: Green, oval and fresh
Evergreen status: Semi-evergreen (often retains some foliage in mild winters)
Growth habit: Fast-growing, densely branched and easily shaped

Light requirement: Sun to partial shade
Soil: Nutrient-rich, well-draining soil
Moisture: Normal to slightly moist

Pot size: Ø19 cm
Number of plants: 50

Pruning: 2–3 times per year for a neat and dense hedge
Watering: Water regularly after planting and during dry periods
Fertilizing: 1–2 times per year for optimal growth and leaf retention

Hardiness: Very hardy
Toxicity: Slightly toxic

With its rapid growth, dense branching and easy care, Ligustrum ovalifolium is an excellent choice for a strong, full and affordable hedge that quickly provides privacy.