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Privet Hedge

Shrub

Ligustrum vulgare

Overview
The gold standard for formal hedging that creates perfect living walls with minimal fuss. This fast-growing shrub responds beautifully to pruning and can be shaped into precise geometric forms or maintained as informal screening. Small white flowers appear in summer followed by dark berries, but the real appeal lies in its reliability and classic hedge appearance.
Planting
Plant nursery specimens in spring or fall. Space closely for dense hedge formation.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–8. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 21-30.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, scale insects, thrips. Common diseases: Anthracnose, leaf spot, honey fungus.