Northern Privet: Dense, Rapid-Growing, and Reliable for Privacy Landscaping
Northern Privet is a reliable and low-maintenance shrub that can be used for many landscape applications. It is an excellent, dense, fast-growing shrub for hedges or privacy screens. Northern Privet's dense foliage, shiny leaves and tight branches give it a neat appearance that requires minimal pruning. TN Nursery has been growing and providing vigorous, field-grown Northern Privet to homes and businesses, as well as all kinds of plants to nationally recognized locations such as Arlington National Cemetery and the Washington Monument, since 1959. We have also been featured on The Discovery Channel and The History Channel.
The Versatility and Aesthetic Appeal of Northern Privet
Northern Privet adds both beauty and shape to any landscape. Its thick leaves make it great for hedges, windbreaks, borders, and planting near buildings. It can be cut into a hedge or left to grow more naturally. In late spring, it produces small, fragrant white flowers, and its bright green leaves stay fresh-looking all season, giving your yard a polished look.
TN Nursery's Proven Expertise in Cultivating High-Quality Privet Shrubs
For more than sixty years, TN Nursery has grown privet shrubs outdoors in real weather, which helps them become strong and adaptable. We send our plants directly to you as bare-root and dormant, so they settle in quickly and stay healthy for the long term. Because Northern Privet can handle many climates and soil types, our field-grown plants give customers great results year after year.
Why Northern Privet Is a Top Choice for Privacy & Structure
If you need a reliable shrub to define property edges or create natural privacy walls, Northern Privet is one of the best choices available. It handles cold winters, warm summers, wind, and urban conditions with ease. Its rapid growth makes it especially valuable for new properties or open landscapes that need immediate structure. In addition, privet is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal care beyond occasional shaping. For homeowners seeking a long-lasting, lush, and manageable hedge, this shrub delivers exceptional results.
Q&A for Northern Privet
Is Northern Privet fast-growing?
Yes. It grows quickly, making it ideal for privacy hedges and landscape screens that fill in within a few seasons.
Does Northern Privet require a lot of maintenance?
No. Beyond occasional pruning to maintain shape and density, privet is low maintenance and exceptionally hardy.
What soil types does Northern Privet prefer?
It adapts well to clay, loam, sandy soils, and urban environments, making it suitable for most landscapes.
How far apart should Northern Privet be planted?
For dense hedges, plant 12-18 inches apart. This spacing allows the shrubs to grow together and form a thick wall of greenery.
Is Northern Privet good for cold climates?
Yes. Northern Privet tolerates cold winters and fluctuating temperatures, making it a dependable choice for northern landscapes.