Oval-Leaf Privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium
Oval-leaf privet makes a dense, easy to maintain semi-evergreen hedge
Soils
Adaptable to most substrates so long as they are freely draining. Does particularly well on calcareous soils.
Location
Oval-leaf privet tolerates heat, likes warmth but is sensitive to frost, favouring sheltered positioning.
Annual Growth Rate
Annual growth rate 30-60cm per annum
pH TOLERANCE
Oval-leaf privet is adaptable and can be grown in most soil types from moderately acidic to Alkaline, well drained chalky soils are favourable.
Root Structure
Oval-leaf privet roots are dense and fibrous
Potential
Tolerates most soil types and UK locations, one of the easiest hedges to maintain. Wildlife friendly but not suitable for livestock paddocks.
Annual Trimming
Oval-leaf privet hedge should be trimmed at a slight angle, wider at the bottom to allow light to shine onto the lower branches.
Characteristics
A dense versatile fast- growing hedge. Good choice for cottage gardens, coastal areas and also urban locations, due to its filtering of dust pollution
Fast growing, oval-leaf privet instant hedge is an upright, dense semi-evergreen that can be planted in sun or semi-shade locations.
Nectar-rich fragrant, cream-white flowers appear in June and July. Very attractive to bees, butterflies and other flying insects.
Can be planted in most well-drained substrates but excels in chalk, alkaline pH soils. Oval-leaf instant hedges are tough enough to tolerate exposed inland and coastal locations.
Price & Availability
Season
Spring - Summer
Instant Hedge
Pricing
1.2m –
1.5m –
1.8m –
2.0m –
Hedge Elements
Pricing
1.2m –
1.5m –
1.8m –
2.0m –
2.5m –
3.0m – 6.0m+ –
Hedge Plants
Pricing
0.8m –
1.2m –
1.5m –
1.8m –
2.0m –
2.5m –
3.0m – 6.0m+ –
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