Kindly® Privet (Ligustrum)
Shrub
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- Non-invasive!
- The first-ever seedless Japanese privet selection.
- Glossy, bright evergreen foliage, with fragrant blooms.
- Zones 6-9, Sun to part sun, 4 - 6' x 3 - 4' at maturity.
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Description
Privet plants (Ligustrum spp.) are flowering evergreen shrubs commonly grown as hedges, which can also be grown as small, bushy trees depending on the specific variety. Privet shrubs can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions, and they are fairly easy to care for. But their planting site must have good drainage. The desirable property of privet—its vigorous growth—can also become a problem. To keep a privet hedge manageable, it needs frequent pruning, between two to four times per growing season.
Details
Common name: Privet
Zone: 6 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4 - 6' x 3 - 4'
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, heat tolerant, fragrant, deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge, ornamental, rock garden, cut flower garden
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hours sun)to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average water needs; do not overwater
Spacing: 4-6 feet
Fertilizing: Not necessary, but if desired fertilize in early spring with an all-purpose garden fertilizer.
Winterizing: No specific care needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Pruning is not required, but will tolerate light to heavy pruning after flowering in spring if shaping is desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.