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Ligustrum vulgare

Common Privet

Fragrant, white flower spikes and shiny, oblong, dark green leaves are characteristic of this dense shrub, most commonly used for hedging or screening.

  • »  Panicles of fragrant white flowers
  • »  Its black berries ripen in October
  • »  Large narrow to vase-shaped shrub
  • »  Usually used as deciduous hedging
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring

3gal
$36.56
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Hedge
Additional Information about Ligustrum vulgare

Potential invasive species

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ligustrum vulgare

Privet is a fast-growing shrub that tolerates a wide range of conditions. Vigorous and rebounding quickly after heavy pruning, it is frequently used as hedging.