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LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium
Commonly known as Oval-leaf privet
Common green privet
Further Reading....
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EvergreenTo semi evergreen. Oval, rich-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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White -
Height4m (13ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubVigorous, upright shrub. Flowers are followed by spherical, shiny black fruit.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium
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Additional Features
Good to knowThe privet most usually seen, but from Japan. Useful for hedging. More reliably evergreen than our native but offers little to wildlife.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, scale, leaf miners, thrips, leaf spot, honey fungus, wilt.
Place of originJapan -
Flower ShapePaniclesDense panicles to 10cm (4in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ligustrum - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium
LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium 'Argenteum'
Silver privet
cream edged leaves
Gift-wrapping available
individually £12.50 each , 10+ £10.00 each
LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium 'Aureum'
Golden privet
golden variegated privet
Gift-wrapping available
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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
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