Privets are a controversial flowering shrub but all-in-all are widely considered to be a great garden addition. Learn why you should consider a privet.

Aug 2, 2024 · Privet plants (Ligustrum spp.) are flowering semi-evergreen shrubs commonly grown as hedges, which can also be grown as small, bushy trees depending on the specific variety. It handles most soils and various temperatures, from freezing winters to hot summers.

Privet is a group of shrubs and small trees of southern and eastern Asia, from the Himalayas extending into Australia. They may be evergreen or deciduous, and are tolerant of different soil types. They often have conspicuous heads of white flowers [7] followed by black berries.

Mar 31, 2023 · Learn to grow this easy-care shrub as a privacy screen or living fence. You'll love privet's ample foliage, pretty white flowers, and dark berries.

Feb 14, 2025 · Privet shrubs, belonging to the Ligustrum genus, are deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen plants widely used for hedges, privacy screens, and ornamental landscaping due to their dense growth, fast growth rate, and adaptability.

Learn how to care for and make the most of a privet hedge to add privacy and beauty to your landscape. A formal hedge says “privacy, please” in a much more elegant way than a standard fence which is why privet hedges have long been a staple of suburban landscapes.

Mar 31, 2025 · Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) is invading millions of acres of Southern forests. Here's how to identify, kill, and replace this threat to native plants. Skip to content

Privet: A Field Guide Semi-evergreen privet hedges are stout guardians of privacy. Privets have a long tradition of serving as fence substitutes, for grand seaside Long Island mansions and modest suburban gardens alike.

Learn how to grow and care for privet with our expert guide. Discover non-invasive varieties perfect for hedging and privacy screening. Tips on planting, pruning, and more!

Nov 17, 2023 · Deciding to grow common privet (Ligustrum vulgare) is an easy choice if you need an easygoing standalone shrub or plant for hedging. Indeed, the common privet (also called European privet or wild privet) has long been a popular hedge plant.