30 Seeds Common Privet Ligustrum vulgare Hardy Shrub Hedge Screening

Common Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) is a classic deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub treasured for its dense, upright-growing habit and finely textured deep green foliage. It is a traditional choice for hedgerows, screens, and borders, offering a full, leafy look through the growing season and small, subtle white blooms in early summer that add a soft, understated charm to the landscape.

Common Privet is exceptionally versatile in the garden. Its compact, easily shaped growth makes it a favorite for formal hedging, privacy screens, and topiary frames, while the neat foliage also works well as a backdrop in mixed shrub borders. It is a vigorous, reliable grower that responds well to regular trimming, making it simple to maintain a crisp, uniform line. Seeds are straightforward to sow and reward the grower with a hardy, long-lived ornamental shrub.
Species: Ligustrum vulgare
Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, dense, branching
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-drained soil
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Cold stratification improves results; sow 6-8 weeks before last frost
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 12-24 inches for hedging
Notes: Responds well to regular pruning; keep soil evenly moist during establishment