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Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
A hardy, fast-growing, semi-evergreen native, ideal for screening in urban environments and suitable for clipping into decorative designs.
Description
A versatile native with a Victorian heritage - popular in inner city hardens due to it's density and robust native. Internal foliage may drop in very cold winters; however, outside faces often remain green. Ideal for poor dry soils.
Appearance
If left untrimmed, the lustrous dark green, 2-3cm lance shaped leaves provide the perfect backdrop to white summer flowers. Dark, glossy purple berries in autumn, provide another source of seasonal interest.
Placement
Wild Privet thrives in sun or partial shade in any well drained soils - especially chalk. Tough enough to withstand coastal winds, yet also decorative enough for cottage and informal gardens. Perfect also for wildflower meadows.
Uses
Clips with ease to create decorative curves or split-level designs. An effective privacy screen and barrier against dust and noise pollution, ideal for busy urban sites and coastal regions.
Well-drained Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
Full sun Partial shade
Fast 20-40cm/yr approximately
Early Summer Late Autumn
Formal hedging Privacy screening Pollution barrier
Deer resistant
