California Privet For Sale
California Privet leaves are dark, glossy green, and ovate in shape with a yellowish underside. It has a dense and erect growth habit and with its shiny foliage, it is particularly eye-catching when struck by the sun.
Plant Details - California Privet Ligustrum
Family: Oleaceae
Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 10 - 15 ft
Spread: 4 - 8 ft
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Color: White
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees and butterflies, birds may eat the small black berries in fall
Panicles of flowers will bloom in late spring and once pollinated, black berries develop and persisted throughout the autumn. While the flowers are not particularly showy and are often described as having an unpleasant odor, they are attractive to pollinators and the subsequent berries are enjoyed by many species of birds.
The California Privet Hedge is primarily used as a hedge to create a privacy screen and makes an attractive border for walkways or along the driveway. However, it can be used as a specimen or foundation plant for its vivid green foliage and ease of shaping.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance
This shrub thrives on neglect, is easy to grow, and is very tolerant of a wide variety of soil and sunlight conditions, but prefers loamy, moderately moist soils. It normally has no serious pest/disease issues.
If planting as a hedge, make sure to plant seedlings about 12 to 15 in apart to create enough space for expansion. This plant is quite fast growing and is recommended to prune 1 to 2 times per year, with one pruning occurring directly after flowering. It will naturalize easily and if let to grow on hindered will develop dense thickets.
Noteworthy Characteristics of Privet
Easy to grow, attractive to pollinators and birds, easy to shape
Use this easy-to-shape shrub as a hedge to create a glossy and dense privacy screen for your garden sanctuary. Shop for California Privet Hedge shrubs online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.
