Wild Privet 40-60cm Bare Root Hedge (Ligustrum vulgare)

Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) 40-60cm bare root plants are a hardy, fast-growing hedging option for screening and boundary planting. Tolerant of most soil types, these plants thrive in both sunny and partially shaded UK gardens, including windy and coastal locations.

Key Features

• Fast growth rate: 30-60cm per year under average conditions
• Ultimate height: up to 5m if untrimmed
• Dense, small-leaf evergreen foliage for year-round screening
• Suitable for single or double hedge rows (4-6 plants per metre recommended)
• Alternative to Leylandii hedging; easier to maintain
• Bare root supplied: economical, lighter to transport, establishes well in cool months

FAQ

• Is wild privet a good Leylandii alternative? Yes, it is fast-growing, dense, and responds well to trimming.
• Benefits of bare root plants? Lower cost, easier planting, strong root development.
• How many plants per metre? 4/m for single row; 5-6/m for double (dense).
• Will it grow in windy/coastal gardens? Yes, privet is tolerant of exposed conditions.

Price includes VAT. Supplied as 40-60cm bare root plants.

Planting and care

This is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.

Read our complete bare-root hedging buyer's guide for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.