Privet Plant - Ligustrum Ovalifolium

The privet plant, but gardeners often refer to it as the California type. It's native to Japan. However, it grows and thrives in many other countries, including the US. Homeowners and gardeners love it for its white flowers and ability to create privacy while adding to a home's curb appeal.

The Privet Plant Can Reach 15 Feet Tall

The Ligustrum Ovalifolium grows to heights of between 10 and 15 feet with a similar spread. This hedge develops white flowers in June and July, usually between two and four inches long.

The leaves are oval and typically grow to between one and two and a half inches long. It's considered a fast-growing shrub; gardeners can expect it to gain one to two feet in height each year without pruning.

The Privet Plant Is The  Perfect Conifer Hedge

The Privet plant is most commonly used as a living privacy hedge or fence, garden maze, or in English or Victorian-style gardens because it can reach heights up to 15 feet. Gardeners can create thick, solid-looking walls with these bushes by planting them in a zigzagged double layer.

Once established, these bushes can be pruned to take certain shapes. Gardeners can even get creative with them by leaving large gaps between them and installing arches or gates to create elaborate entrances.

Companion Plants For Them

Gardeners who want to add depth and color around the Ligustrum can choose from many wildflowers, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. Some favorites include the sunshine ligustrum, peonies, lady's mantle, hostas, sedum, the New Zealand iris, boxwood, and Japanese holly.

Gardeners and landscapers will enjoy the hedge as part of a formal garden or living privacy fence. This versatile shrub can be pruned, shaped, and trained to grow around arches and wooden gates. It softens concrete walkways and adds depth and interest to homes.

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Height at Maturity

Over 10 Feet

Care

The privet hedge thrives with regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture. Prune annually to keep its shape and promote dense growth. Watch for pests. Fertilize in early spring to encourage healthy foliage and robust growth.

Plant Reproduction

Privet hedge spreads by sending out dense, fast-growing shoots.

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Shrubs

Bare root shrubs are a budget-friendly and efficient way to plant during the cooler months when they’re dormant. Before planting, soak the roots in water for 3–6 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a site with the appropriate light exposure for the species—most flowering shrubs prefer full to partial sun. Dig a hole wide enough to spread out the roots and deep enough so the crown (where the roots meet the stems) sits level with the soil surface.

Mound a bit of soil at the bottom of the hole, spread the roots over it, and backfill with native soil while gently firming it to remove air pockets. Water deeply after planting to settle the roots. Keep the soil moist but not soggy during the first growing season to encourage healthy establishment.

Mulch around the base (not touching the stems) to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly to remove any broken branches and to shape after the first flush of growth. With minimal care, bare root shrubs will leaf out beautifully and grow into reliable, long-term landscape anchors.

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