Ligustrum vulgare

Central Europe.

Common privet is a bushy and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

The wintergreen leaves of the Common privets are dark green, lanceolate, leathery, opposite.

The creamy white flowers of the Common privet appear in panicles from June to July. These are pleasantly scented.

The black, round fruits of Ligustrum vulgare are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Ligustrum vulgare is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Common privet has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, rock garden, topiary, bee pasture, bird food plant

Ligustrum vulgare is slightly poisonous.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Pruning: From the end of June to the beginning of July.