Ligustrum vulgare – Ligustrum vulgare

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Ligustrum vulgare – Ligustrum vulgare

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Common privet is a medium-sized, vase-shaped shrub branching from the base. This species, because of its basal branching, almost never grows into a small tree. It is a variable species, with plants sometimes deciduous and sometimes semi-evergreen. Of course, this partly depends on frost periods. Leaf shape and size is also variable. Around midsummer, the white flowers open in dense panicles. The flowers have a woefully sweet fragrance and are highly favoured by bees. They are followed by glossy black berries. Rarely the berries are dark green or yellow.
L. vulgare is the only species native to the Netherlands. The shrub grows in the Zeeland, South Holland and North Holland dunes, preferably on calcareous sandy soil. It is a very versatile species. Because of its good branching and the fact that the plants tolerate pruning very well, it is a popular hedge plant. L. vulgare is also very suitable as a filler shrub and in greenbelts.

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Specifications
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Height
3-5 m
Width
2-5m
Crown
dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, flowers in June-July
Fruits
black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, small gardens, patio gardens
clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white July June average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds toxic components
Frequently asked questions
Ligustrum vulgare

Ligustrum vulgare can eventually reach a height of 3-5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ligustrum vulgare is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3-5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Ligustrum vulgare is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ligustrum vulgare with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Ligustrum vulgare blooms in june, july.
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