Even a klutz like me can grow one. Pot them on or plants them directly out in the garden. A google search led me to this article. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. I would like to plant this in the vicinity of an underground perforated drainage tile.Does the root system get aggressive and grow into a perforated drain tile if the plant is close to the tile? Thank you. Can I plant close to other trees? Flowers would be a plus and deer resistant in a must. Trimmed hedges do regenerate, especially something tough like Privet, even from the roots, so the parts you see today are not the ones in the 1934 picture like those ancient Japanese temples that have been repaired so much that non of the original timbers remain is it the same temple/hedge therefore? I like them separated with the more flowing look. Someone told me Privet trees but I know that there are a lot of different varieties. thanks for the response dave! I loved my privet shrubs and now that theyre gone I miss them. I live in so cal and was wondering which hedge would be best for privacy along my driveway between by neighbor and I. Privet or Laurel? I go into the privets to trim out dead wood annually. I think theyre Ligustrum japonicum. Glad to be of help! My favorite small tree with small (max 15-20 ft if not pruned smaller) and small root lengths (5 ft deep water makes them go downward). My sister got those genes, but not me, so I overthink ANY plants of any kind because I cant keep things alive! I am not sure which one we have growing next to our house, but I do find shoots of it everywhere starting to grow. Are all ligustrum vicari non invasive? We have 4 trellised privet growing against our back fence. privet hedge hedges I just pulled up a dead privet this morning, which came out easily by just yanking; there were no roots. Tn Tree Nursery understands that trees, which beautify, provide fresh oxygen, shade, and beauty, are essential to a happy, healthy home. Thanks for any info.! Dont forget to start trimming well before it reaches that 4 feet just an inch or two to keep it really dense and leafy to the ground bottom wider than the top is the rule. 50 feet is the recommended distance for large trees, but for a small plant like this 10 feet is probably sufficient.

Thanks! I have never forgotten that story. Simply cut healthy stems about 10cm long from the parent plant on a warm autumn day. I live in Houston. Do yourself and your neighbors a favor. I guess those Arizona birds havent read the Good Food Guide! how concerned should i be about it getting enough sun with it planted along the current fence? Water for the first week daily after planting. Shorter hedges under 4 feet need to be no more than 2 feet apart, but 3 feet is best for taller ones. I am also no sure how much it flowers, as many golden plants like this dont flower the way the parent version does. But if you need a quick hedgeWOWplus the birds are nuts about the glossy black berries.

How would I know if its dead or just traumatized? Some 1 gal with 7 gals? If not, I would think that when hot dry weather arrives they will be fine. Please advuu if se. the Waxleaf Privet, will this exact variety self seed by birds or wind? If you are not averse to chemicals, and can still buy it where you live, then Roundup will kill them without harming other plants, as long as you put it only on the privet leaves. Am trying to decide on an informal (untrimmed) 5-6 ft hedgeseems to be between the wavy and curly leafed ligustrum. Spacing on planting? You dont mention how long you have had them, but if they are established I doubt it is too serious. privet ligustrum wax texanum hedges japonicum spacing Find out more about growing privet, below.

. A few years ago a flock of cedar waxwings completly stripped the tree of its berries in 2 days! PLEASE do not plant ANY species of privet, and when removing it, be thorough in either removing the root or spraying it with herbicide to ensure that it will not return. Bright light reflection against the white house but still full shade. You would need to wait maybe 3 months before doing that, and you might need to re-treat any that re-sprouting from.

. Would anybody happen to know the suggested spacing for planting a privet hedge? This is so interesting! A thin hedge will be easier to do with privet another alternative might by Pittosporum tobira, which has smaller leaves than laurel, so is easier to trim. 2-for-1 entry to Kew Gardens, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle and many more. By any chance that the flower is also toxic? I live in VA and they grow well and pretty fast. I live in Northern California, and its in full bloom right now. I live in the Nashville, TN area and am in the process of doing some re-landscaping at our 23 year old home of the past 8 years. Im in south western KY. We moved into a house that has a tall well established Ligustrum tree in the back yard. You might well trim those 200 plants regularly so they dont flower or seed, but what about in 30 years, especially with rising average temperatures? Then they need constant trimming, cannot develop their mature attractive forms, and become a nuisance in the garden, ending up being removed after a few years. Does the Davidson Hardy check all these boxes? Thank you so much on the ligustrum advice. It proved easier for him to remove it by hauling thru our yard.

I have the tiny leaf ones. Its unlikely that a mature hedge will suffer if it has established itself in the soil. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. In February this year, we moved to Arlington, Texas (suburb of Dallas). Round-Up doesnt seem to phase them. I am going through a hard time financially and am eating a lot of greens in the form of weeds. My neighbor has the identical setup as Phils neighbor. Any suggestions on one that doesnt have berries? I have variegated privet, and I love it (needs to be trimmed). Any thoughts on that variety or other suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Maybe they need some lessons on swarming. As a garden plant it seems great for smaller hedge. Plant each plant about 30cm apart and make sure you plant them at the same depth they were on the pot or look for a soil mark on bare root specimens. PLUS receive our 2-for-1 Gardens to Visit Card and Guide. With that close spacing there are competing, and the weakest are dying out. They were full and shiny but are dull and dried out now. It has twisted leaves that give an elegant air to this very easily grown evergreen, that can also be planted as an easily-maintained hedge. What makes privet beautiful is a little care from its owner. As hedge some winters are too cold and I have to start all over every 5 years or so. You mention planting east to west, so which side of the fence will the privet be? Zone 7a. A quick google says it could grow up to 33 feet? Put some compost or rotted manure over the roots, water well, and I bet it will come back like you wouldnt believe!

Will any form of privet be evergreen here? They were on sale at one garden center and perhaps I know why! Depends on the variety and size you want it. Im looking for a tall, narrow plant to put in front of an ugly meter on the outside of my house but am having a hard time finding one that ships. . Hundreds have stopped for a feast on their way to the Monterrey peninsula in a fifty foot hedge in my yard in the San Fernando Valley. They tend to shed some leaves which isnt so bad. I need to replace hedges that run along the road around my house. Just a thought. If you live in an area prone to fire you should have no large trees within 50 feet of your property, or 100 foot if the land slopes upwards away from the property. What a great, helpful article! I assume this is a privet hedge, in which case you can cut it almost to the ground maybe 12 inches in late winter. Large, double yellow flowers with pom-pom-like centres, bloom from July to September. has a Shopper Approved rating of If I trim off the blooms will the leaves begin to grow again so that the bush is back to being dense? Thank you! Would it be an issue to have a mix of container sizes to start?

Reading these comments has made me nervous about our recent choice to plant Lodense privets along our west fence as a hedge in Colorado. One of the smaller ligustrum would fit the bill, I think. Do not like nor do I care for the fusty harangue. Beautiful and lacy. If you are on the north side, you will find your neighbor gets the best side of the privet hedge, and your side will be relatively thin, since it is the shady side. But if you dont need to reduce the size, leaving a plant alone will usually result in more flowers, and a more natural form. They grow all over in my town in NorCal. I just bought 2 of the Straight Talk Swift It takes a pretty large dose to make a dog sick, so the odd leaf or two isnt likely to hurt. A light-colored type (not variegated) needs more water. I am thinking the Indian laurel could be best for you fast-growing, easily trimmed, evergreen, and tough. I am in northeastern MA, zone 6a. It continues to attempt to do the same in my own yard. And now thinking I should return. Good for this area as it is hardy and no pests. Its ok with me if they mingle!! It should be deer resistant, but that doesnt mean deer proof if they are hungry enough. I live in Massachusetts. I have a 6 x 8 wood stockade fence with six panel across that I would like to cover with greenery. This is a plant that comes in many varieties- there are hedges, trees, and privets come in a wide variety of sizes. We really enjoy our tree but would just like the berries to disappear! Mention it to the average gardener and they picture a big, boring plant with green leaves that must be constantly battled with to stop it taking over, and which seeds wildly in every direction, invades the surrounding countryside, and ends up getting itself banned in multiple jurisdictions. I assume you know that when you see wisteria in a forest, that there are native species of this genus? privet tnnursery Keep trimming lightly as they grow, and you will have the thickest privacy hedge around. hedge privet So plant one and save the bees! These plants spread outside the garden because birds eat the berries and then spread the seeds as they move about and do what birds do. Very minimal flowering- thinking because I trim. Dont plant them is my advice! You will still be left with all the dead twigs though. Well be moving in mid-August. Trim in late summer as well and you wont even get many blooms. Do you think my privet is the invasive kind or a different variety? This plant is also great for shaping into any design you prefer because of its ability to grow in most climates quickly. I live in Northern California. Glad we dont have small children or nibbly pets.

This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days. He never asked permission. I can only see it hardy to minus 10, which is zone 6. As for bugs, I am afraid you will get what you get, and plants arent designed to satisfy our strictly human opinions on good and bad in the insect world! I have 2 taking over my fence line.

Thanks for the Great info!! But, yes, its likely a good fit for you. I love my pivots. I dont want berries! I grow it for the privacy and for the birds and am shocked that so many people hate it. This plant is an outstanding choice if you're looking for a shrub that thrives on neglect. Plant one in your yard today! I live in Qubec Canada. I will check out the suggested alternative. Privet is a robust, hardy hedging plant that grows virtually anywhere. Thanks for your help! . I struggled the first couple of years due to terrible soil conditions (clay soil) and letting the nursery plant it which was unconventional IMO from what I had been taught which wasa they dug a hole just big enough to throw in the ground, added nothing to condition the soil as in mulch and gypson, but did leave me a bottle of the juice they call it and instructions to water, water, water apparently to make up for not digging a hole twice the size of the base which granted would be rather big. You need some botanical training, and examples, to be able to do it with reasonable accuracy. I am so relieved to read that! Yes, when privet seeds it can sprout prolifically. The roots are really tough to dig up. The Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is top of the good guys. privet ligustrum Privet-Ugh, such a nuisance!! Well it certainly grows there, but perhaps too well it is already established as an invasive plant there. On the other hand, many birds use the seed as a food source, while also distributing the plant around, so its a judgement call on what is more important. Are you sure Round-up isnt working the new plants could be from seed. Privet will burn, but not as much as, for example, eucalyptus.

privet north ligustrum hedge hedges golden shrubs ovalifolium aureum yard lookseek category visit plants trees boxes garden utility hide Do it soon, or if it hasnt flowered yet, do it straight after flowering. It would seem by the age of the house , that our hedge could likely be over 100 years old. Unfortunately proper identification of privet needs someone with botanical knowledge, and actual specimens in both flower and fruit. I want to plant some trees that are evergreen to provide privacy since I have two story homes surrounding me. Thanks for all of the great info! Tiny seedlings sprout up everywhere, including on my lawn. I am sorry you are having financial problems, but keep safe! Should we dead head them for the bees?

Or maybe the dwarf English laurel chestnut hill? Thank you for such an insight about the plant. We are considering planting a tall hedge along that fence to screen the wall, fence and them.

If you live in the north-east, then European privet (Ligustrum vulgare) also called common privet, is the main bad-guy.

Also, would this likely stay evergreen in Zone 7a? This is it. As for mingling, trees generally mix only with their own kind, or those closely related, so no danger of getting an oak/privet hybrid springing up! Thank You. Maybe thats a better solution for my specific scenario. It has cooling properties that are known to help the yin, and support the liver and kidneys. Other than pulling out the thousands of tiny seedlings, it is very difficult to get rid of. Thank you for the detailed information. Plus, it will grow over 20 feet tall, although I expect you are planning to trim it, but it could become too large. I am truly a fan. The final way to make privet beautiful is to allow enough room for it to fully develop. A twig with green leaves is pretty hard for anyone to identify, a botanist would likely refuse to even try. If not, I was considering planting cherry laurel in place. I hesitate to give a zone as it depends on whose chart you are looking at. privet mulberry

It should have been contained in the jungles of Southeast Asia from where it cameI am in the process of trying to eliminate it from my 483 acre forestalmost IMPOSSIBLE !!! I am afraid we dont have facility to upload pictures, and anyway, telling them apart is tricky, and needs fresh material, including flowers and seeds. I live in Southern California.. a lot of sun and high heat. The California privet seems to check all the boxes.

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