Privet . Ligustrum ovalifolium

Garden Privet - Ligustrum Ovalifolium for sale.

Create a classic, fast-growing hedge with Garden Privet. This vigorous, upright semi-evergreen shrub is one of the most popular and reliable hedging plants for UK gardens. Growing to about 4m tall with oval, glossy green leaves, it produces small white fragrant flowers in pointed dense clusters in midsummer, followed by rounded shiny black fruits in autumn. Fast-growing and low-maintenance, it's perfect for creating privacy screens and formal hedges. See here for more.

Key Features

• Fast Growing: Vigorous growth creates a mature hedge quickly
• Glossy Green Foliage: Oval leaves to 6cm long create a dense, attractive hedge
• Fragrant Flowers: Small white flowers in midsummer attract bees and pollinators
• Semi-Evergreen: Retains leaves in mild winters, may drop in coldest weather
• Low Maintenance: Hardy, disease-resistant, and easy to grow
• Versatile: Thrives in sun or partial shade, most soil types
• Economical: One of the most cost-effective hedging options

Growing Information

Pot Size: 3 litre
Current Height: 70-90cm
Ultimate Height: 3-4m (easily maintained at 1-2m for hedging)
Ultimate Spread: 2-3m
Planting Density: 3-5 plants per metre for hedging
Growth Rate: Fast - 30-60cm per year
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates most soil types
Hardiness: Hardy (H4)

Planting & Care

Plant from autumn to spring in well-drained soil. Space plants 20-30cm apart (3-5 per metre) for hedging. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Trim 2-3 times during the growing season (late spring, mid-summer, and late summer) to maintain shape and encourage dense, bushy growth. Privet responds excellently to regular trimming and can be maintained at any desired height. The fast growth rate means frequent trimming is needed for formal hedges.

Perfect For

• Fast-growing privacy hedges
• Formal and informal boundaries
• Small gardens and urban spaces
• Low-cost hedging solutions
• Replacing old hedges quickly
• Wildlife-friendly gardens
• Traditional British hedging

Why Choose Garden Privet?

Garden Privet has been a cornerstone of British hedging for generations, valued for its fast growth, reliability, and low cost. The vigorous growth means you'll achieve a mature hedge quickly, while the glossy foliage and fragrant flowers add ornamental appeal. This is one of the most economical and dependable choices for creating privacy screens and formal hedges in UK gardens.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality hedging plants for UK gardens.