Green Privet Hedging Plants Ligustrum Hedge 20-40cm in 10cm Pots, Dense Evergreen 3fatpigs

Privet can be grown as a small formal hedge or a large hedge.It is evergreen/semi-evergreen (can lose foliage when transplanted in Winter) and can provide excellent shelter and privacy.

Common Name: Green privet Genus: Ligustrum Species: ovalifolium Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline Height: 400cm Spread: 400cm Spacing: 3 Plants Per Metre

The denseness provides an ideal nesting site for small birds.A hedge will grow quite quickly up to about 8-10ft(2.5-3m). For a neat looking it can be clipped twice a year.It will tolerate most conditions including shade and exposed areas. Cut the hedge back to 30cm at planting and prune hard in the first 2 years. The plants have been grown in the nursery for 2 years and will have an excellent root system ready for planting. Plant 15-45cm(6-18 inches) apart depending on how thick you want.