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Ligustrum ovalifolium Hedging

Name: Ligustrum ovalifolium Hedging
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: HE2035.01
Price: 23.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Privet

From £23.95

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Dense habit that lends itself to formal pruning

Foliage Glossy green leaves year-round (semi-evergreen)

Position Full sun

Soil Most soil types

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Description

Garden Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) is a popular choice of semi-evergreen hedging, with attractive small, rich greem leaves and a dense form that lends itself to formal pruning. In July, creamy white flowers appear that are popular with bees and butterflies.

Once privet hedging reaches the desired height, it can be maintained at anywhere between 0.6 – 5 metres with regular trimming. Privet is a tough plant but can loose a few leaves in cold winters. It is suited to a sunny position in any reasonably well-draining soil.

Also known as Ligustrum ovalifolium hedge, Common privet

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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