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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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LIGUSTRUM
Commonly known as Privet
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - semi evergreen, and evergreen shrubs and trees
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Full sun -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - mostly used for hedging. The native 'vulgare' is an important wildlife plant. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, scale, leaf miners, thrips, leaf spot, honey fungus, wilt. -
Place of origin - Europe, northern Africa, Himalayas, southwestern and eastern Asia, Australia. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ligustrum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of LIGUSTRUM
LIGUSTRUM confusum >
Commonly known as: Privet.
Large shrub in cultivation or a small tree in its native habitat. Panicles of white fragrant flowers followed by dark blue-purple fruits
LIGUSTRUM japonicum 'Rotundifolium' >
Commonly known as: Japanese privet.
Very compact habit, with leathery green leaves, a good architectural plant
LIGUSTRUM lucidum >
Commonly known as: Chinese privet.
Large glossy green pointed leaves and large handsome panicles of white flowers in early autumn. It scarcely looks like a privet at all
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
