Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Californian privet leaves
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)
Californian privet leaves
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 2 Year Cutting (Pack of 25)

Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet) 

California Privet is a popular choice for hedging due to its versatility and durability. With its glossy, oval-shaped leaves, it forms a dense and attractive hedge that provides privacy and serves as a sound barrier. Its white, fragrant flowers add a touch of beauty to the landscape. 

  • Soil type: clay, loamy, and sandy
  • Sunlight: full exposure to partial shade
  • Optimal tempreature: 10-30°C, hardy to -20°C
  • Growth rate: ranges from 30 to 60 cm/year
  • Weather: resistant to wind, frost & drought
  • Seasonality: deciduous, spring bloomer
  • British native status: non-native 
  • Family of trees: Oleaceae 
  • Flowers or berries: fragrant flowers, black fruits 
  • Soil type: clay, loamy, and sandy
  • Sunlight: full exposure to partial shade
  • Optimal temperature: 10-30°C, hardy to -20°C
  • Growth rate: ranges from 30 to 60 cm/year
  • Weather: resistant to wind, tolerant of frost & drought
  • Seasonality: deciduous, spring bloomer
  • British native status: non-native 
  • Family of trees: Oleaceae 
  • Flowers or berries: fragrant flowers, black fruits 
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2 year old California Privet, cutting (0/2) Bareroot

Pack SizeAgeSizePrice
250/230-40cm£24.75
250/240-60cm£27.25
250/260-80cm£32.25
250/280-100cm£44.75
Features

Key Features of the Ligustrum Ovalifolium Hedge

  • Popular due to it's striking appearance 
  • Dark green oval shaped leaves
  • Tolerant to pollution, making it ideal for urban areas
  • As a semi-evergreen plant it retains it's leaves, but when stressed can shed all old and damaged leaves for fresh ones.
  • White flowers in spring, and small berries in autumn
  • Suitable for a range of growing environments, aside from very wet soil
Care advice

Care Advice for California Privet Hedging

We recommend trimming your privet hedge at least twice a year, in May and August, to help it maintain its shape and keep a tidy appearance. For a more formal look, you can trim it more frequently. It's important to note that Ligustrum ovalifolium bare root plants may lose their leaves prematurely after being transferred. However, they recover well in the spring, with no lasting damage.

What is the Growth Rate of Ligustrum Ovalifolium Hedges?

Ligustrum ovalifolium has a moderate to fast growth rate, typically growing 40-60cm per year. It can reach a height of 1-4m, making it ideal for a variety of gardens

What is the Lifespan of a Ligustrum Ovalifolium Hedge

A well-maintained privet hedge can typically live for 30 to 40 years, or even longer with proper care. Consistent pruning, watering, and feeding are essential to its longevity, helping the hedge stay healthy and thriving for many years.

Benefits of transplanting

  • Bushier Appearance: Trimming the roots during transplanting results in the growth and development of new branches, making the plant bushier, fuller, and visually more appealing
  • Stronger Immune System: Forces growth of fibrous lateral roots, increasing the surface area for nutrient and water absorption, leading to healthier growth, improved resilience against environmental conditions, and enhanced defense against diseases
  • Improved performance: Creates thicker foliage that acts as a protective barrier against strong winds, sunlight, and noise pollution. Benefiting wildlife by providing a more secure shelter with increased food availability.
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