California Privet: Lush Green Hedges, Fast Growth & Reliable Landscape Structure
California Privet is a favorite among homeowners and landscapers seeking a quick-growing, dense hedge that is well maintained and tidy with little effort. Dense branching and lustrous foliage provide fast coverage to form uniform screens, making California Privet a dependable option for privacy plantings, borders, and large-scale specimens. TN Nursery has been field-grown, supplying high-quality California Privet to our nationwide customer base since 1959, including high-profile clients like Arlington National Cemetery and the Washington Monument. We are proud that production crews for The Discovery Channel and The History Channel also call on TN Nursery, a testament to our standing in the horticulture industry.
The Appeal of California Privet in Modern Landscapes
The tidy, verdant appearance and well-defined form of California Privet make it ideal for gardeners of all types who are looking for a straightforward hedge plant that is easy to maintain. California Privet has good pruning tolerance and can be used in formal hedges, rounded screens, or informal borders. The small white flowers that appear in early summer are showy and attract butterflies and pollinators without being overwhelming. The deep green foliage of California Privet has a bright color throughout the season, providing a dependable backdrop for other plantings.
TN Nursery's Expertise in Growing Reliable Privet Shrubs
TN Nursery grows California Privet outdoors in natural climate conditions-not in controlled greenhouses-so each plant develops a strong root system and real-world adaptability. Our bare-root, dormant shipping method ensures quick establishment and long-term performance once planted. With more than 65 years of hands-on experience, TN Nursery provides field-grown stock that customers trust for hedges, privacy walls, windbreaks, and ornamental plantings.
Why California Privet Is a Top Choice for Homeowners
California Privet performs exceptionally well across a wide range of landscapes. It tolerates pruning, drougCalifornia Privet does well in many different settings. It can handle pruning, drought, heat, and city conditions, so it's a good fit for both homes and businesses. Because it grows quickly, new homeowners can get full privacy hedges in just a few seasons, and its toughness means it lasts for years as a property border. Whether you want a formal garden, a softer edge to your yard, or a thick windbreak, California Privet is a versatile and reliable choice.wing shrub, quickly forming dense hedges that fill in within just a couple of seasons.
Is California Privet good for privacy?
Yes. Its thick foliage and upright branching make it one of the best shrubs for creating natural privacy screens.
What soil conditions does California Privet prefer?
It adapts to clay, sandy, and loamy soils, and performs well in both urban and suburban environments.
How often should California Privet be pruned?
Prune once or twice a year to maintain shape and density, or allow it to grow naturally for a softer, cottage-style hedge.
Is California Privet low maintenance?
Absolutely. Once established, it is drought tolerant, hardy, and requires minimal care beyond occasional trimming.