Wild privet (ligustrum vulgare)
wild privet (ligustrum vulgare)
Wild Privet flowers
Wild Privet berries
Wild privet (ligustrum vulgare) wild privet (ligustrum vulgare) Wild Privet flowers Wild Privet berries

Wild Privet
(Ligustrum vulgare)

Wild Privet is a deciduous, semi-evergreen plant that is ideal for providing nesting homes for birds, and is slightly larger but less compact than Ligustrum ovalifolium.

The creamy-white flowers on Wild Privet will appear in Spring, and are very popular amongst the birds and butterflies. It is rather tolerant to all soil types but cannot be planted in very wet sites.

Please note: The leaves and flowers of Wild Privet hedging are harmful if eaten.

Ligustrum vulgare is an average-growing plant which can reach an ultimate height of 4m.

  • Growth rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 4m+ Tall
  • Soil type: Normal, chalk, clay
  • Exposure: Inland, coastal, exposed
  • Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
  • Evergreen foliage? Semi-evergreen

Wild Privet will need to be pruned regularly throughout the Summer months. Make sure you stop pruning in late Summer- this will avoid any frost damaging the new shoots.

When should I plant Wild Privet hedging?

The best time to plant Wild Privet plants, particularly bare root, is in fall. Pot grown plants are available year-round and can therefore be planted year-round (providing it is not too hot/cold). Bare root plants, on the other hand, can only be planted from November-March when the plants are dormant.

How far apart should I plant Wild Privet plants?

Although there is no specific number of plants you should plant per metre, 3 bare root plants per metre is the minimum, 5 is good, and 7 plants in a double staggered row will provide a dense hedge quickly. On average, pot grown plants are planted at around 3 per metre (30cm spacing).

How to plant Wild Privet:

With bare root plants, begin by soaking the roots for at least 2 hours in a large bucket of water. If you do not have a bucket to hand, or there are too many to soak, spraying with a garden hose for a few minutes will do the trick (the roots must be wet before planting).

Dig the hole to be at least twice as wide, but the same depth, as the plant's roots (usually around 60cm wide and 30cm deep). Mix the excess soil with some garden compost or well-rotted manure, to ensure the plants are provided with the best possible nutrients from the beginning.

Place the plants into the hole, ensuring they are straight and have enough room. Once satisfied, backfill with the excess soil, patting down as you go along to secure the plant and remove any air pockets.

Follow this by watering the plants very well and placing a 2-3" later of mulch at the base of the plants. Continually and regularly water for the next 1-2 years of establishment, ensuring that they are provided with plenty during warmer temperatures.

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Wild Privet is a deciduous, semi-evergreen plant that is ideal for providing nesting homes for birds, and is slightly larger but less compact than Ligustrum ovalifolium.

The creamy-white flowers on Wild Privet will appear in Spring, and are very popular amongst the birds and butterflies. It is rather tolerant to all soil types but cannot be planted in very wet sites.

Please note: The leaves and flowers of Wild Privet hedging are harmful if eaten.

Ligustrum vulgare is an average-growing plant which can reach an ultimate height of 4m.

  • Growth rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 4m+ Tall
  • Soil type: Normal, chalk, clay
  • Exposure: Inland, coastal, exposed
  • Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
  • Evergreen foliage? Semi-evergreen

Wild Privet will need to be pruned regularly throughout the Summer months. Make sure you stop pruning in late Summer- this will avoid any frost damaging the new shoots.

When should I plant Wild Privet hedging?

The best time to plant Wild Privet plants, particularly bare root, is in fall. Pot grown plants are available year-round and can therefore be planted year-round (providing it is not too hot/cold). Bare root plants, on the other hand, can only be planted from November-March when the plants are dormant.

How far apart should I plant Wild Privet plants?

Although there is no specific number of plants you should plant per metre, 3 bare root plants per metre is the minimum, 5 is good, and 7 plants in a double staggered row will provide a dense hedge quickly. On average, pot grown plants are planted at around 3 per metre (30cm spacing).

How to plant Wild Privet:

With bare root plants, begin by soaking the roots for at least 2 hours in a large bucket of water. If you do not have a bucket to hand, or there are too many to soak, spraying with a garden hose for a few minutes will do the trick (the roots must be wet before planting).

Dig the hole to be at least twice as wide, but the same depth, as the plant's roots (usually around 60cm wide and 30cm deep). Mix the excess soil with some garden compost or well-rotted manure, to ensure the plants are provided with the best possible nutrients from the beginning.

Place the plants into the hole, ensuring they are straight and have enough room. Once satisfied, backfill with the excess soil, patting down as you go along to secure the plant and remove any air pockets.

Follow this by watering the plants very well and placing a 2-3" later of mulch at the base of the plants. Continually and regularly water for the next 1-2 years of establishment, ensuring that they are provided with plenty during warmer temperatures.

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

  • Pot Grown
    Pot Grown

    Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

  • Instant Hedging
    Instant Hedging

    Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.

  • Bare Root Discount Deals
    Bare Root Discount Deals

    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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