Privet is a traditional and very cost-effective hedge shrub that provides great privacy. These are already 6’+, well leafed out. and ready to create instant privacy for you now.
Ligustrum ovalifolium is commonly grown as a formal or informal hedge or screen. its full size is 10′ – 12′ if allowed to grow. It has smaller white flowers, and can easily be sheared and can be kept as a formal 3′ hedge or grown to a taller height to provide full privacy up to 10′ – 12′ high.
Privacy Privet grows best in full sun to part shade, and generally does not have any disease or insect issues. If so, any issues can be easily treated with an organic Neem’s 3-in-1 spray. Privet is an outstanding hedge plant and we are a big fan of them. They should be planted 12″ – 16″ apart.
Privacy Privet has a generally narrow profile and is perfect next to a driveway or road frontage. You see it a lot on the Philadelphia Main Line and other traditional areas. It is a low maintenance hedge that although deciduous and losing its leaves in the winter, the branch framework still provides considerable screening throughout the winter months.




