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Ligustrum ovalifolium, or Green Privet, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub widely loved for its dense foliage and reliability as a screening hedge. Tough, adaptable, and easy to maintain, it remains one of the most popular choices for creating instant privacy in any garden.
✔ Excellent privacy hedge - Grows thick and full, creating an effective living screen.
✔ Fast growth rate - Establishes quickly and fills out faster than many hedge plants.
✔ Evergreen foliage - Provides year-round greenery and structure.
✔ Easy to prune & shape - Perfect for neat hedges, topiary, or formal garden designs.
✔ Highly adaptable - Thrives in full sun to part shade and most soil types.
✅ Formal hedging - Ideal for creating crisp, structured green walls.
✅ Privacy screening - Excellent for blocking neighbouring views quickly.
✅ Boundary planting - Works well along fences, driveways, and property lines.
✅ Topiary and shaped forms - Responds beautifully to clipping for decorative garden shapes.
Spacing: Plant 50 to 80cm apart for a dense hedge, or plant more closely to achieve faster coverage and a thicker screen.
Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
How tall does Green Privet grow?
It typically reaches 3 to 4 metres tall but can be maintained at almost any height through pruning.
How often should I prune it?
Trim 2–3 times per year to maintain a dense, tidy hedge.
Does it grow well in shade?
Yes, Green Privet tolerates part shade very well and still maintains good density.
Is it drought tolerant?
Once established, it handles dry periods well with minimal watering.
Is it suitable for narrow spaces?
Yes, it can be clipped tightly, making it ideal for narrow garden beds and small urban spaces.
Don’t wait, plant your Green Privet hedge today and enjoy fast, reliable privacy all year round!
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