With both Ligustrum ovalifolium (common privet) and Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum (golden privet) soil type is rarely an issue. At the same time, you will benefit from having a sheltered garden that you can use more comfortably in breezy days. If your garden is very exposed, the lovely tight texture of privet hedging will slow down cruel winds and create a wonderful microclimate for other plants. Which is why privet hedging is a very popular choice in urban outdoor spaces. Its dense structure offers privacy and is also very good at absorbing noise and pollution from outside of the garden. Privet Hedging makes a superb boundary hedge. It looks just as good in a contemporary garden design as it does in a traditional cottage garden. Use it within your garden as screening or to create a stunning backdrop for other features. With all of those ‘plus points’ it’s little wonder that privet hedging is amongst the most popular hedge plants grown on the Hedging Plants Direct Nurseries in Essex.Īs horticulturists, we particularly love the versatility of privet hedging. Produces subtle black berries in autumn which attract birds.Oval shaped leaves are laval food for several species of moth.Fragrant white flowers in spring for added interest.Copes with salt spray in coastal gardens.Attractively coloured foliage whether you choose common privet or golden privet.

Beautiful texture - dense foliage makes an excellent wind break.Makes a great substitute for box hedging. Easily reaches heights of up to 4m but can be maintained anywhere from 50cm upwards.Reliable hedging, copes beautifully with UK weather patterns.There are dozens of reasons for choosing privet hedging, aka Ligustrum ovafolium for your garden.

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