Description
Dense, Fast Growing Hedge
California Privet ‘ligustrum’ is fast growing and popular as a hedge or privacy screen. It has creamy white flowers in late spring followed by small black berries in summer that birds love. It is considered a semi-evergreen in colder climates, losing its outer leaves during extended sub-freezing temperatures.
California Privet are heat & drought tolerant once established. California Privet can grow up to 15 feet tall but can handle heavy pruning to keep them at just about any height 6 feet and up.
| Botanical Name | Ligustrum ovalifolium |
| Foliage | Green |
| Mature Height | 10 – 15 feet |
| Mature Spread | 10 – 15 feet |
| Soil Type | Widely Adaptable |
| Moisture | Average |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Color | White |
USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does the California privet grow?
The California privet is a fast grower! It can grow more than 3 feet a year. However, the California privet takes well to pruning and can be kept at a desired size easily.
How far apart should the California privet be planted?
For a thick, dense hedge plant the California privet about 6 feet part. For a looser row with space between, plant the California privet 9 or more feet apart.
Are California Privet evergreens?
They are considered semi-evergreen. This means that during prolonged cold spells below freezing, they can lose some of their outer leaves.
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