Ligustrum vulgare 'Lodense'

Central Europe.

Common privet 'Lodense' is an upright, dense and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.7 - 1 m and is approx. 50 - 70 cm wide. Slow-growing.

The winter-green leaves of the Common privet 'Lodense' are dark green, roundish. Common privet 'Lodense' turns bright copper-brown in autumn.

The white flowers of Common privet 'Lodense' appear in panicles from June to July. These are pleasantly fragrant.

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

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

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Common privet 'Lodense' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

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

Ligustrum vulgare 'Lodense' 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.