5 Seeds Glossy Privet Ligustrum lucidum Evergreen Shrub Tree

Glossy Privet is an evergreen shrub or small tree grown for its dense, upright habit and large, glossy dark green leaves that keep their color year round. It works well as a bold foliage specimen, a pruned hedge, or an accent plant in mixed borders and containers. Clusters of small white flowers appear in late summer and are followed by dark blue-black berries that feed birds through the cooler months.
This adaptable plant suits both formal and informal landscape designs, offering reliable structure and quick growth in a range of settings. Use it as a screen, background planting, or standalone ornamental tree where a tall evergreen form is wanted. It tolerates pruning well and can be shaped to almost any size, making it a practical choice for gardeners who want fast, dependable greenery.
Species: Ligustrum lucidum
Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, dense, rounded
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Zones: 7 to 10
Germination: Sow 1/4 inch deep, keep moist at 65 to 70F, germinates in 30 to 90 days
Sowing: Start indoors in late winter or direct sow after last frost
Spacing: 6 to 10 feet apart for hedges
Notes: Performs best with regular water while establishing