Ligustrum ‘Box Leaf Privet’ 10″ Pot
$49.99
Ligustrum undulatum
A box hedging plant for the difficult garden. Box Leaf Privet are a great option for tall, narrow, non-flowering hedges.
• Grows in any soils providing it’s moderately draining
• Does not like shady areas but will tolerate drought and frost
• Fast growing
10″/25cm pot
In stock
Box Leaf Privet is one of the most popular as it grows all year round, it will grow in almost any soil or conditions and if it is kept trimmed it looks as good or better than English Box. Box Leaved Privet love hot sunny positions, they don’t do well in a shady corner, and almost any soil as long as it is moderately well drained.
To create a dense bushy low hedge or border you only need to plant 4 plants per metre. Box Leaf Privet loves plenty of water, regular fertilising and regular trimming, given these are provided, you will find that you can create a dense fine traditional or English Box style border in just one full growing season with very little cost.
| height-x-width | Up to 1.2 metres, or trimmed lower, can grow a 2-3foot hedge in 12 months |
|---|---|
| planting-distance | For border: 4 per metre For dense bushy hedge or border |
| features | Rich green lush foliage, which will give a traditional style finish but grow very quickly |
| conditions | Will grow in very poor or heavy soils, full sun to part shade, trim regularly to promote bushy growth and maintain formal shape |
| landscape-use | Low borders and medium hedges, excellent for formal landscapes or edging and topiary |
