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Ligustrum Ovalifolium | Oval Leaf Privet
Ligustrum Ovalifolium | Oval Leaf Privet

Ligustrum Ovalifolium | Oval Leaf Privet

SKU: PL00080134
2 litre pot
£19.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
3 × 2 litre pots
£49.99 £16.66 each
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
6 × 2 litre pots
£89.99 £15.00 each
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
10 litre pot | 1.0 - 1.2m tall
£64.99
Coming soon
12 litre pot | 1.0 - 1.5m tall
£79.99
Available to order from late spring
25 × bare root plants | 60 - 80cm tall
£79.99 £3.20 each
Available to order from autumn
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Standard £5.99

Overview

To find out more about how to plant a hedge, click here. This vigorous, oval leaf privet makes a crisp, pollution-tolerant hedge for an urban or surburban site. The small, oval, bright green leaves provide dense cover, and clusters of white flowers appear in July and August followed by shiny, spherical, black fruit. Thriving in sun or shade, the lustrous, dark green foliage will often provide a year-round backdrop, although it may be shed in colder regions or harsh winters. Keep in mind too that if grown as a hedge and kept pruned, it is unlikely to flower.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: any well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: fast-growing
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Toxicity: Harmful to humans and pets if eaten

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Plants grown as free-standing specimens require minimal pruning - where necessary remove any misplaced or diseased branches in late-winter or early spring. Trim hedging plants twice yearly - in May and August. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant.

Warning

Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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