Privet

Plant family

Olive family (Oleaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Dark germinator

Germination temperature

10 - 15 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Plant distance

40 cm

Row spacing

100 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Instructions

Description

Privet is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that is often used as a hedge. It produces dense, small, glossy leaves and bears fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer that develop into black berries. It is very hardy and adaptable, ideal for screening and garden borders.

Growing tips

Very tolerant to pruning, ideal for topiary and hedges Tolerates drought well, but regular watering promotes denser growth Hardy and robust in urban conditions Can be easily propagated by cuttings Flowers are important for insects, especially bees and butterflies