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Beginner
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4m
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4m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Ligustrum vulgare
Other names: Wild privet, Common privet, Prim, Prim-cut
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Genus: Ligustrum
Species: L. vulgare - L. vulgare is a bushy, deciduous shrub with small, mid-green leaves. In summer, it bears small panicles of white flowers, followed by small, black, shiny berries in autumn.
Ligustrum vulgare is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Fragrance: Some may find the smell of the flowers unpleasant
Habit: Bushy, Dense
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Ligustrum vulgare (Wild privet) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Bees (attract & feed bees), Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in any soil as long as it is free-draining in sun or partial shade.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Jim Doar
I'm looking for something to create a high dense evergreen hedge for privacy.
Priorities are density to block lights, a true evergreen that will stay thick in cold winters, and good height (3m minimum).
I'm thinking privet for easy care dense growth and vigour. Would I be better off with Wild Privet or Japanese Privot?
Regards
Jim Doar
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- Replies: 2
- Posted: Sat. 15th October 2011 08:28
- Last reply: Sat. 15th October 2011 11:04
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