Privet hedging or Ligustrum ovalifolium hedging

Privet hedging or Ligustrum ovalifolium hedging supplied and planted to any location in Northwest England including Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside and Manchester.

 

Privet Hedging
Ligustrum ovalifolium hedging

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Ligustrum vulgare hedge
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Ligustrum ovalifolium has a medium speed of growth.
Ligustrum ovalifolium hedges can be easily maintained up to approximately 4m in height.
Ligustrum ovalifolium is an evergreen hedge.
Ligustrum ovalifolium plants are not UK native plants.
Ligustrum ovalifolium plants have Small white fragrant flowers in pointed dense clusters to 10cm long appear in midsummer.
Ligustrum ovalifolium plants have small purple to black drupes, poisonous for humans but readily eaten by many birds
Ligustrum ovalifolium plants are not 'armed' (have thorns or other sharp deterrents).
Ligustrum ovalifolium hedges are green in summer and green in winter.
Ligustrum ovalifolium hedges are wildlife friendly. Their flowers provide nectar and pollen for insects.
In the colder areas or in poor soils and where it is more exposed to strong winds it can lose some or all of its leaves during the winter months.

Privet hedging or Ligustrum ovalifolium hedging

Ligustrum is one of the most common hedges in most parts of the UK. grows common in the hedges in most parts of England. The leaves and flowers are used in medicine.

Ligustrum ovalifolium have oval leaves that clip up really well. It is a good choice for hedges in urban situations as they make good screening hedges, can help with noise reduction and are tolerant of polution.

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Plant Size

40-60cm (5 to 7 plants per metre)

60-90cm (5 to 7 plants per metre)

90-120cm (3 to 7 plants per metre)

120-150cm (3 to 5 plants per metre)

150-180cm (5 to 7 plants per metre)

180-200cm (3 to 4 plants per metre)

Plants per metre (Approx.)

40-60cm (5 to 7 plants per metre)

60-90cm (5 to 7 plants per metre)

90-120cm (3 to 7 plants per metre)

120-150cm (3 to 5 plants per metre)

150-180cm (5 to 7 plants per metre)

180-200cm (3 to 4 plants per metre)

Availability

Root Ball
(November to February)

Instant
(All year round)

  • A vigorous, upright semi-evergreen or evergreen shrub about 4m tall, with oval, glossy green leaves to 6cm long. Small white fragrant flowers in pointed dense clusters to 10cm long appear in midsummer followed by rounded shiny black fruits in autumn.

  • The following is a guide as to where Privet/Ligustrum ovalifolium will grow. The list is intended as a guide and not exhaustive but will give give a good indication of whether this plant will grow in the location you are thinking of growing this hedge.

    Conditions:     Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand.

    Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well Drained.

    pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

    Position: Full sun

    Exposure: Exposed or sheltered.

    Plant Hardiness: H4 Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)

  • Pruning group 3. (If grown as a hedge, Pruning group 1)

    January: Prune immediately after flowering.

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    October: Prune immediately after flowering.

    November: Prune immediately after flowering.

    December: Prune immediately after flowering.