Ligustrum spp.
Privet
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Privet (Ligustrum spp.) - Description
The classic hedge plant. Very hardy. Hedges create privacy and define outdoor rooms, or serve as living fences.
Privet (Ligustrum spp.) - Blooming
Fragrant white or cream colored flowers followed by ovoid black fruit. Grow in sun for best color.
Privet (Ligustrum spp.) - Growth
Deciduous to evergreen shrubs and trees, some used as hedges and screens. Can grow to 12 feet tall or more. Does best in full sun or partial shade.
Privet (Ligustrum spp.) - Planting
Propagate easily from softwood cuttings. Sow seeds in fall or spring in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness).
Privet (Ligustrum spp.) - Pest
Aphids, Japanese beetles, weevils, mites, scale insects, and thrips. Other problems include leaf spots, cankers, root rot, crown gall, and blights.
Privet (Ligustrum spp.) - Interesting facts
Plant parts can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Privet (Ligustrum spp.) - Soil and irrigation
Trouble free in wide range of conditions, thrive in almost any soil.
