{"product_id":"ligustrum-japonicum-pleached","title":"Ligustrum japonicum Pleached | Japanese Privet Screen Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLigustrum japonicum Pleached – Japanese Privet Screen Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover a refined take on a classic screening plant. Ligustrum japonicum — Japanese privet — is a robust, fast-growing evergreen with exceptionally glossy, dark green leaves that are noticeably more lustrous and leathery than common privet. Trained as a pleach, it forms a dense, elegant flat canopy on a clear stem, delivering instant, year-round privacy with a polished architectural finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pleached tree is a large item that requires specialised delivery to your address. Please be aware this is a ‘kerbside’ delivery. Our specialised delivery service covers mainland UK only. Please allow between 14 to 28 days for your order to be delivered. Our current delivery charges: Orders £150–£350 = £100 | Orders £351–£700 = £70 | Orders £701–£1,500 = £40. Please see our main Pleached Tree page for more info.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Pleached Japanese Privet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense evergreen coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e – thick, glossy foliage creates a solid privacy screen in all seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant impact\u003c\/strong\u003e – arrives pre-trained with a structured canopy ready to screen from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrban tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e – highly resilient to pollution, compacted soils, and exposed city conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – fragrant white flower clusters in summer attract bees and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – clip once or twice a year to keep its clean, architectural form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrives in full sun to partial shade in most well-drained soils, including chalk and clay. Exceptionally tolerant of urban environments, coastal exposure, and dry conditions once established. One of the most adaptable evergreen pleached trees for UK gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or autumn for best establishment. Space 1–1.5m apart for a continuous screen. Stake securely on planting and water well through the first growing season. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56999795523959,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/Ligustrum_vulgare_closeup.jpg?v=1779991249","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/ligustrum-japonicum-pleached","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}