{"title":"Privet Hedging","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen privet (\u003cem\u003eLigustrum ovalifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hard-wearing semi-evergreen hedge that grows quickly and takes hard clipping. One of the most economical formal hedges. Available bare root and rootball.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ovalifolium-green-hedge-100-125cm","title":"Green Privet 100\/125cm Bare Root (Ligustrum ovalifolium)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003ePrivet plants tolerate most soil types and is good for windy, coastal areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupplied 3-4ft tall (100-125cm), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3CF0sEeAMzc\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What is Bare Root? Click Here\"\u003eBare Root\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePrice Includes VAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan font-family:=\"\"\u003ePrivet Hedging is fast growing for screening or boundary planting.  \u003c\/span\u003ePrivet is one of the most popular plant for hedging in the UK.  It is fast growing, easy to maintain and a good alternative to Leylandii conifer hedge plants.  Garden privet is tolerant of most soil types, and will grow to about 5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan font-family:=\"\"\u003eIts dense small leaf, green foliage is easy to prune and semi-evergreen characteristics make it a good screening and windbreak hedge plant in the winter.  It is easy to grow, and can be planted full sun to partial shade.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan font-family:=\"\"\u003eWhere to Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan font-family:=\"\"\u003ePlant 3 per metre for single row hedge, and 4-5 for double staggered row denser hedge.  Ultimate height and spread 2-4m x 2-3m.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan font-family:=\"\"\u003e**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725074334032,"sku":"LO-BR-100\/125","price":3.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/GREEN-PRIVET-LIGUSTRUM1.jpg?v=1778140390"},{"product_id":"ovalifolium-green-hedge-40-60cm","title":"Green Privet 40\/60cm Bare Root (Ligustrum ovalifolium)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrivet Hedge - Ligustrum ovalifolium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eGreen garden privet is a quick growing, popular semi-evergreen hedge plant.  Fast growing Green Privet is the most popular plant for hedging and can be seen almost everywhere in housing schemes, and even in towns.  It has small, glossy green, oval leaves, and profuse white flowers followed by black berries that birds love. Privet may experience some leaf fall during winter which explains classification of semi-evergreen but once established will retain most leaves.  Privet hedges are a good alternative to Leylandii conifer hedge plants as it is easier to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003ePrivet hedges should be pruned a few times a year during the growing season to maintain its shape and regrowth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Privet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenus: Ligustrum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies:  ovalifolium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eType:  Bareroot, Semi-evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize:  40\/60  cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers:  Abundant White Flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRate of Growth:  20-40cm per year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Location:  Full sun, partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Type:  Tolerates almost all soil types, chalk and clay, moist, well-draining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003epH:  neutral, acid, alkaline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise:   \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/growing-needs\/fertilisers-soil-improvers\/root-grow\/mycorrhizal-fungi-rootgrow\" title=\"Rootgrow - Mycorrhizal fungi\"\u003eRootgrow \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eupon initial planting and thereafter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Distance: 3  per metre single row for hedging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness:  Hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 4-8  metres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpread: 2.5-4 metres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725074366800,"sku":"LO-BR-40\/60","price":1.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/LO-BR-40-60-1.jpg?v=1787662381"},{"product_id":"ovalifolium-green-hedge-60-90cm","title":"Green Privet 60\/80cm Bare Root (Ligustrum ovalifolium)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupplied 2-3ft tall (60-80cm),\u003cstrong\u003e Bare Root\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePrice Includes VAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eGreen Privet, popular quick growing, hardy, semi-evergreen hedging plants.  \u003c\/span\u003ePrivet is an excellent choice for coastal areas tolerant of the salt spray and windy exposure.  Quick growing and easy to maintain, it is the most popular choice for garden hedging.  Small white flowers borne in summer with small dark green oval shaped leaves.  Hardy and tolerant of most soil types. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant full sun to partial shade, moist, well-draining soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 3-4 per metre for single row and 5-7 per metre double staggered for denser hedge. \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eUltimate height and spread 2-4m x 2-3m. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725074432336,"sku":"LO-BR-60\/80","price":2.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/LO-BR-60-80-1.jpg?v=1787662381"},{"product_id":"green-privet-60-80cm-bare-root-ligustrum-ovalifolium","title":"Green Privet 80\/100cm Bare Root (Ligustrum ovalifolium)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupplied 80-100cm tall,\u003cstrong\u003e Bare Root\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePrice Includes VAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eGreen Privet, popular quick growing, hardy, semi-evergreen hedging plants.  \u003c\/span\u003ePrivet is an excellent choice for coastal areas tolerant of the salt spray and windy exposure.  Quick growing and easy to maintain, it is the most popular choice for garden hedging.  Small white flowers borne in summer with small dark green oval shaped leaves.  Hardy and tolerant of most soil types. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant full sun to partial shade, moist, well-draining soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 3-4 per metre for single row and 5-7 per metre double staggered for denser hedge. \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eUltimate height and spread 2-4m x 2-3m. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725074989392,"sku":"LO-BR-80\/100","price":3.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/LO-BR-80-100.jpg?v=1778228956"},{"product_id":"ovalifolium-green-hedging-30-40cm-pot-grown","title":"Ligustrum Ovalifolium - 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Delivered as established 100-125cm root balls, these plants form an effective privacy barrier immediately after planting—ideal for urban environments seeking noise and air pollution mitigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 30cm\/year under optimal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense foliage provides year-round privacy from the first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees and butterflies; berries support birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires 2-3 trims per year for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates urban pollution and coastal locations (avoid waterlogged soils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs green privet fast-growing for privacy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it can reach up to 30cm new growth each year when planted in suitable soil and trimmed regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Ligustrum ovalifolium compare to laurel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Compared to laurel, privet is more tolerant of pollution, easier to shape, and usually requires less space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill 100\/125cm root balls provide instant screening?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, plants at this size range already offer significant coverage on planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much maintenance is required?\u003c\/strong\u003e Privet hedges are low-maintenance and respond well to regular trimming, typically 2-3 times per year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the benefits of evergreen privet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike deciduous hedges, green privet provides full cover and privacy throughout the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Green Privet 100\/125cm Root Ball (Ligustrum Ovalifolium)\",\n  \"description\": \"Green Privet Hedge (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) 100-125cm Root Ball provides fast-growing, dense evergreen screening for privacy in UK gardens. 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Annual trimmed hedges maintained at 1-3m.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Privet root balls require special care?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly after planting until established; mulch to conserve moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Privet evergreen and low-maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSemi-evergreen in most UK climates with minimal annual trimming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich hedge is better for wildlife, privet or laurel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrivet is superior for bees and butterflies due to its summer blooms.\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Green Privet 150\/175cm Root Ball (Ligustrum Ovalifolium)\",\n  \"description\": \"Green Privet Hedge (Ligustrum Ovalifolium) 150-175cm Root Ball offers fast-growing, dense privacy screening ideal for UK gardens. This semi-evergreen hedge is noted for oval glossy green leaves, summer white flowers attracting pollinators, and urban air-filtering abilities. Specifications Height supplied: 150-175cm (measured from root ball base) Type: Root ball (field grown, bare-rooted in soil ball) Foliage: Semi-evergreen, dense growth Growing rate: Up to 40-60cm per year with suitable care Flowering: Clusters of white flowers, July-August Advantages of Root Ball Privets Lower transplant shock versus container-grown plants Establishes quickly in autumn and winter planting seasons Economical choice for larger hedges Maintenance \u0026 Care Suitable for sun or partial shade Thrives in most well-drained soils (avoid waterlogged sites) Annual light trimming maintains neat shape Resilient to urban pollution Wildlife Benefits Attracts bees and butterflies with summer flowers Berries support birds and small mammals FAQs Is Green Privet good for privacy in suburban gardens? 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