Green Privet Hedging Plants

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, Oval Leaved Privet Hedge

Green Privet Hedging Plants or Ligustrum Ovalifolium (Oval Leaved Privet) are an excellent choice for a formal hedge and they also make super topiary. Green Privet hedge plants have long been favoured as a boundary hedge as they are easy to grow, easy to maintain and very reliable. Green Privet is semi-evergreen so will hold onto its leaves except over hard winters or in coastal areas. Ligustrum Ovalifolium has been the preferred choice for a privet hedge as they tend to hold their leaves more reliably than the wild privet (Ligustrum Vulgare). Green Privet hedging plants are fast growing, resilient plants with oval, rich green leaves. Creamy white flowers appear in the summer, though normally only when left unclipped. The flowers are followed by black berries which are enjoyed by the birds in winter. For more information on Green Privet hedging plants please scroll further down the page.

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Wild Privet Instant Hedge 1m wide x 160-180cm High

Ligustrum Vulgare ‘Wild Privet’ This privet is classed as deciduous and does drop leaves in the Winter.

  • Hedges are 160-180cm in height.
  • Pre grown as a hedge. Each section is 1 metre wide.
  • Cost is per metre of hedge (10 sections equals 10 metres of hedge)
  • Field Grown plants
  • Heavy item – requires 2 strong people to lift
  • Buy 6 metres for Free Delivery*

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Green Privet Hedging Plants 10L Pot 60-80cm

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, ‘Oval Leaved Privet’

  • Plants are 60-80cm in height
  • Recommended Planting Density – 3 per metre
  • Easy to grow and can be maintained as a formal hedge
  • Semi evergreen, holds onto its leaves except during harsh Winters in exposed areas
  • Easily maintained with hedge trimmers
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Green Privet Hedging Plants 10L Pot 80-100cm

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, ‘Oval Leaved Privet’

  • Plants are 80-100cm in height
  • Recommended Planting Density – 3 per metre
  • Easy to grow and can be maintained as a formal hedge
  • Semi evergreen, holds onto its leaves except during harsh Winters in exposed areas
  • Easily maintained with hedge trimmers
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Green Privet Hedging Plants 10L Pot 100cm Seconds

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, ‘Oval Leaved Privet’

  • Seconds Quality as per picture. Will thicken nicely when planted and trimmed.
  • Plants are 100cm in height
  • Recommended Planting Density – 3 per metre
  • Easy to grow and can be maintained as a formal hedge
  • Semi evergreen, holds onto its leaves except during harsh Winters in exposed areas
  • Easily maintained with hedge trimmers
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Green Privet Hedging Plants 10L Pot 100-120cm

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, ‘Oval Leaved Privet’

  • Plants are 100-120cm in height
  • Recommended Planting Density – 3 per metre
  • Easy to grow and can be maintained as a formal hedge
  • Semi evergreen, holds onto its leaves except during harsh Winters in exposed areas
  • Easily maintained with hedge trimmers
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Green Privet Hedging Plants 10L Pot 120cm+

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, ‘Oval Leaved Privet’

  • Plants are 120cm+ in height
  • Recommended Planting Density – 3 per metre
  • Easy to grow and can be maintained as a formal hedge
  • Semi evergreen, holds onto its leaves except during harsh Winters in exposed areas
  • Easily maintained with hedge trimmers
  • Buy 19 Plants for Free Delivery*

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Privet Rootballed Plants 140-160cm high

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, ‘Oval Leaved Privet’ Green Privet

  • Rootballed Plants – Field Grown 
  • Plants are 140-160cm in height.
  • Field Grown. Will be rootballed and wrapped.
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Green Privet Instant Hedge 140-160cm high

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, ‘Oval Leaved Privet’

  • Plants are 140-160cm / 5 foot in height.
  • 90 Litre trough grown. Plant 1 trough per metre.
  • Buy 3 troughs for Free Delivery*

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Green Privet Instant Hedge 1m Long (20 Litres)

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, ‘Oval Leaved Privet’

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    • Plants are 70-90cm in height.
    • Recommended Planting Density – 1 per metre.
    • Easy to grow and can be maintained as a formal hedge.
    • Semi evergreen, holds onto its leaves except during harsh Winters in exposed areas.
    • Easily maintained with hedge trimmers
    • Buy 4 troughs for Free Delivery*

 

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Green Privet Instant Hedge 160-180cm

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, ‘Oval Leaved Privet’

  • Plants are 160-180cm in height.
  • Recommended Planting Density – 1 trough per metre.
  • Easy to grow and can be maintained as a formal hedge.
  • Semi evergreen, holds onto its leaves except during harsh Winters in exposed areas.
  • Easily maintained with hedge trimmers
  • Buy 3 troughs for Free Delivery*

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About our privet hedging.

Green Privet are one of the most popular types of hedging plants used in the UK. There are several varieties of privet available but, the most common variety used in the UK is Ligustrum Ovalifolium. Otherwise known as Oval leaved privet. This variety of privet holds it’s leaves much better than the wild privet (Ligustrum Vulgare). Ligustrum Ovalifolium hedging is the variety of privet we grow on the nursery. We grow both the straight green (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) and the Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium Aureum) Green and Golden Privet both produce small white flowers in the Summer which turn into black coloured berries in the Winter.

Why Plant Privet as a Hedge?

Privet hedges are fast growing and quick to establish. Green and Golden Privet will form a tall, dense, semi-evergreen hedge relatively quickly, they will grow well in most locations and are easy to maintain.

Are Privet Evergreen Hedging Plants?

The privet hedges that we grow using Ligustrum Ovalifolium (Oval Leaved Privet) are semi evergreen. They will generally hold most of their leaves through the Winter except in exposed locations or during very cold and windy winters. If you live in a sheltered spot with lots of houses or trees around you then there is a good chance the privet plants will hold their leaves through the Winter.

How Quick will a Privet Hedge grow?

Green Privet hedges will grow at around 40-60cm per year on average. On the nursery, we trim the privet hedging plants quite hard in the early stages to thicken them up. This does add to the time it takes for the Privet Hedges to get up to size, but will be worth it in the long run as the hedge will be much fuller and provide a better barrier for wind, noise and privacy.
The speed of growth will also vary depending on things such as how well the ground is prepared prior to planting, whether the planting site has been sufficiently decompacted. Have the privet plants been planted correctly and subsequent aftercare, feeding and watering of the plants.

How Tall will Privet Hedging Grow?

Privet Hedges can grow up to 4 metres high and potentially over this if conditions are favourable and they are left unchecked. Typically, they tend to grow up to around 3 or 4 metres high when maintained as a hedge. However, a privet hedge can be kept much lower than this if required. A privet hedge can be maintained from around one metre upwards.

How far apart should you space Privet hedging plants to form a hedge?

The spacing of plants in a Privet hedge really is dependent on the size of plants that are being planted as well as the time you are prepared to wait for the hedge to grow and also budget restraints. If using our 10 litre potted Privet hedging plants, then we would recommend planting at 3 or 4 plants per metre. We use 4 plants per metre for our Instant Privet hedge grown in 90 litre troughs. This way the plants are just about touching when planted, so giving them space to grow into, but not too much that you are left with big gaps in the hedge. We give a recommendation of the planting density for each plant size on the website. Our recommendations are based on planting at a density that the hedging plants will touch after 1 full growing season. This is only a guideline and please use more plants to reduce this timescale or less plants per metre if you have time to wait.

How do I plant Green Privet hedging?

Most of the Hedging plants that we sell will require the same planting procedures. We give advice on how to plant a hedge here on our website. https://hedginguk.com/hedging-advice/how-to-plant-a-hedge/

When to trim a Privet hedge?

In the UK, we recommend trimming a privet hedge at least once a year. Preferably two if you want a more formal looking hedge. The trimming is best carried out in early Spring and with a second trim in the Summer.

Can you hard prune a privet hedge?

A privet hedge will tolerate hard pruning if the hedge has grown too wide or taller than desired. Hard pruning is best carried out in late Winter before the new growth starts to come through. If undertaking a very hard prune, (back to the main stems) then we would recommend to just do one side of the hedge in one season and the other side of the hedge the following season. This will limit the amount of stress imposed on the plants at any one time whilst also leaving some cover on the remaining side retaining some privacy and protection whilst the hard pruned side recovers.

How to trim or cut a Privet Hedge?

A privet hedge is easily cut or trimmed using hedge trimmers. Hedge trimmers are perfect for the job. On the nursery, when trimming hedges we put sheeting down to collect the privet clippings as they drop whilst trimming. The privet hedge trimming can then easily be transferred to a waste bin or compost site etc.

Feeding a Privet Hedge?

We would recommend at least one annual feed for your Privet hedge. Slow releasing feeds are generally considered best as they provide a steady release of nutrients over a longer period of time. The best time to feed a Privet hedge is in the Spring just as the new leaves come through. On the nursery we would follow this up with a late Spring feed and also at least one in the summer.

What type of soil and conditions will a Privet hedge tolerate?

Green Privet hedges will grow just about anywhere, making them very popular. Privet hedges will grow in most soils with the exception of waterlogged or very wet sites. Privet hedges will grow in the shade and will also tolerate poor soils and dry and sandy sites.

Are Privet Hedges easy to maintain?

Privet hedges are relatively easy to maintain. As discussed above it is much quicker to clear up all the cuttings from your privet hedge if sheeting is put down prior to trimming to catch the cuttings. This is the process we use on the nursery and we may trim our privet hedges up to 3 times a year. Other than trimming its really only an annual feed and ideally a mulch to help retain some moisture and nutrients in our increasingly drier Summers.

A Privet Hedge In Winter? Will it give me privacy?

If you live in a sheltered location with other properties around you and you aren’t exposed to very cold temperatures in the Winter normally. Then a privet hedge is most likely to retain its foliage through the Winter. If you are very exposed and can be subjected to very cold temperatures and strong winds then a privet hedge is more likely to defoliate through the Winter.

Do you grow Instant Privet Hedges?

We grow Instant Privet hedges here on the nursery in 90 Litre troughs. They are usually available from 5 foot to 6 foot and above. Our Privet instant hedges have 4 plants per every metre of hedge. The root systems of the 4 plants are all joined together so they are planted as 1 metre of hedge all knitted together.

What Privet hedging plants do you have for sale?

We grow a range of sizes of green privet hedging plants for sale here on the nursery. We grow potted green privet hedging plants, mainly in 10 litre pots, then we also grow and sell rootballed privet hedging in the Autumn, through to Late Winter/ Early Spring. For more immediate impact, we also grow our Instant Privet Hedges in 90 Litre troughs. The instant hedges come in 1 metre lengths but do require 2 strong people to lift them.

Do you grow your own Privet hedging Plants?

All the Privet hedging plants that we sell are grown outside here on our nursery in Holmeswood, Lancashire producing robust plants that are quick to establish.

Are Privet Hedging plants poisonous?

The privet plants that we sell for hedging such as Ligustrum Ovalifolium can be toxic to Humans, Livestock and animals if injested. If the hedge to be planted is in the vicinity of livestock, pets or very small children where there is a chance that the foliage or berries of the hedge could be eaten by mistake, then we would suggest planting an alternative species of hedging such as Elaeagnus Ebbingei, Griselinia Littoralis or Photinia Red robin which have no toxic effects reported.

Growing Advice

  • Features: Rich Green leaves, Easy to maintain, Almost Bomb proof
  • Semi- Evergreen Shrub – Loses some leaves over very cold winters especially in coastal areas
  • Likes: full sun or partial shade
  • Suitable for Hedges: 1 – 4 metres high
  • Privet Hedge Planting Distances: Single row. 3 -5 plants per metre
  • Soil Preference: any except waterlogged
  • Unsuitable for: Very wet soils
  • Average Growth rate: Medium / Fast 30 – 60cm per annum
  • Trimming: Spring and Autumn
  • NB. The leaves and berries can be harmful if eaten. (Not suitable for properties with horses)

Further Info

Green Privet Hedging description

Ligustrum Ovalifolium is a semi evergreen shrub growing to about 4 metres high. Also known as oval leaved privet, garden privet or California Privet. This shrub, native to Japan and Korea has become very popular as a hedging species all over Europe and especially in the UK. It is commonly used as a hedge or screen due to its dense dark green foliage, rapid growth, and ease of pruning. The leaves of Ligustrum ovalifolium are glossy, lance-shaped, and dark green, often remaining vibrant throughout the year. In late spring to early summer, the plant produces small clusters of creamy-white, tubular flowers that have a subtle fragrance. These flowers are followed by small, dark purple to black berries, which are often eaten by birds, though they are not suitable for human consumption due to their toxicity. Green Privet is highly adaptable, thriving in a variety of soils, from sand to clay and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from full sun to partial shade.

Privet Hedging plants grown and supplied by Hedging UK

We grow Green Privet hedging plants here on our nursey, in a range of formats. We grow them as individual plants in 10 Litre pots.  Our 10-litre pot grown Privet plants are available in varying heights and are priced according to size.

Our rootballed Green Privet plants are bushy established plants, grown in the field and lifted in the Autumn by a specialist machine which keeps the root ball intact. The roots are wrapped in jute / hessian squares to hold the rootball intact.

For more immediate impact, we also grow our Instant Privet hedge. Our instant hedges are grown in lines of 90-litre troughs on the nursery, instantly resembling a full hedge . The beauty of these instant hedges is that all you need to do is dig a trench, place them in it and you have a pre-grown hedge! They come in 1-metre lengths but do require two strong people to lift them.

All the hedges are trimmed frequently to encourage bushiness.

Advantages of a Privet Hedge

  • A fast-growing hedging plant, growing up to 60cm per year
  • Generally problem and pest free with few problems on maintained hedges.
  • Can be used as a formal hedge
  • Low maintenance hedge which is easy to shape and prune
  • Frequent trimming encourages bushiness and a denser hedge.
  • Can be trimmed with hedge trimmers
  • Can be cut back hard and tolerates hard pruning.
  • Tolerant of most growing conditions and soil types.
  • Small flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
  • Berries eaten by birds although toxic to humans and some animals
  • Creates a safe space for sheltering or nesting birds
  • A hardy plant that can withstand temperatures of down to -15° and below

Privet Hedge planting and growing conditions

Green Privet has become one of the UK’s popular choices for a hedge species as it tolerant of a wide range of climatic conditions and soils. Green Privet will grow in Full sun to full shade although less quickly or densely the more shade they receive. A moist but well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter is perfect for a privet hedge. They will however grow in poorer soils. If your soil is not ideal for a Privet hedge then some prior adjustment to the planting site may help a Privet hedge establish more successfully. If your soil dries quickly in summer then adding organic matter to the planting site and using a mulch will add nutrients and help to retain moisture. Please refer to our guide on How to plant a Hedge for more information.

Creating a Privet Hedge

Privet hedges are one of the easiest hedges to create. Privet plants root easily and can be easily propagated from cuttings. Due to it’s fast-growing nature it doesn’t take that many years from initial planting to having a full size privacy hedge with dense foliage top to bottom. Privet respond really well to trimming and repeated clipping in the Summer produces the best hedges and topiary. Be sure to space your hedging plants at the recommended spacing for a privet hedge for optimal establishment of your new hedge. Please refer to our Planting Guide for Privet Hedges for more information.

Privet Hedge growth rate

Privet as mentioned previously are one of the fastest growing hedging species that we grow on the nursery. Green Privet has a fast to moderate rate of growth and will grow approximately 40-60cm per year, sometimes more. A big factor in the rate of growth will be down to how they are planted, the fertility of the soil they are planted in and whether they are fed and watered properly during the growing season.

Privet Hedge pruning and maintenance

Privet hedges respond well to trimming and frequent trimming is really the way to go with these hedge plants. With frequent trimming there is less waste to get rid of and it’s a quicker job when you can still see the last trim line. Privet hedges can also shape nicely to make a more formal hedge with clean lines and defined borders. Here on the nursery, we trim our Instant Privet Hedges 2-3 times a year.  Regular trimming should be maintained right from the start because Privet if left unchecked, can become leggy. However, if trimmed twice a year (spring and late summer) Green Privet can be kept as a compact, formal, evergreen hedge up to 4m high. For more information on trimming and pruning hedges, please refer to our useful guide.

Privet common pests, diseases and problems

Common pests include thrips, scale insects, and red spider mites. You should inspect plants regularly for such problems, especially during the growing season, to help catch issues early for effective management.  Infestations should be treated with appropriate insecticides or natural remedies.

Older privet hedges can suffer from Honey Fungus. This can be down to the age and health of the hedge or simply bad luck. Honey fungus is a common problem for plants in the UK and spreads underground through the soil, attacking the roots of plants. No plants are completely immune to this fungus and Privet Hedges can also unfortunately suffer. Honey fungus can be difficult to detect and would usually present with symptoms such as, paling of leaves, dead twigs and branches and premature autumn colouring. Underground the roots of the plants would appear dead and rotting and have a strong aroma of mushrooms.

Please refer to our Privet species guide for more useful information.

Call Hedging UK Today

Here at Hedging UK we are known for being a friendly, family run business and specialist growers of quality hedging plants. All of our Green Privet hedging plants are grown outside on our own nursery in Holmeswood, Lancashire, producing robust plants that are quick to establish. Our hedge plants are available to purchase at wholesale prices across the UK through our mail order service. Our customers include Landscapers, Local Authorities, Garden Centres, Tree Surgeons, Schools and Private customers. Our experience in this market enables us to offer the best quality hedging plants with a price and service to match.

Our nursery is located in Holmeswood, Lancashire in the north west of England and is not open to the general public. Whilst the nursery is predominantly a mail order business, customers are welcome to come and see our range of hedging plants and purchase plants at the nursery, but please do so by appointment only, contact our team today.

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