{"title":"Privet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"how to plant privet\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2045\/8185\/files\/plant-privet.jpg?v=1621622028\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0px;\"\u003eHow to Plant Privet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Privet planting, start by digging a hole at least twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth. Place your plant level in the hole. Be sure the top of the root ball is slightly higher than the soil line and backfill with the soil you removed. Water deeply at the base of the privet bush with a hose until the water begins to pool. Mulch new plants to help the soil retain moisture, reduce weeds, and protect the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Fast Do Privets Grow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivets are fast growing evergreen shrubs. Japanese Privet can easily grow over 2 feet per year with no care. Even smaller types, like the dwarf Sunshine Ligustrum, can put on up to a foot of height in a growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Do Privets Bloom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunshine Ligustrum is a sterile variety that does not produce flowers. Wavy Leaf Privet blooms in spring, generally starting in May, but other Japanese Privet like Curly Leaf and Howardi flower in summer. Privet flowers are generally small, white and clustered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"when to prune privet\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2045\/8185\/files\/prune-privet.jpg?v=1621622028\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0px;\"\u003eWhen to Prune Privet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can prune Privets anytime of the year, but avoid pruning in late fall in zone 7 and even 8a. Pruning stimulates new growth that is sensitive to damage from freezing temperatures. The damaged leaves generally just self prune and this doesn’t affect the overall health of the plant. Perform severe rejuvenation pruning in late winter or early spring if needed on older, overgrown Privets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prune Privet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese shrubs do not require pruning, but can tolerate very heavy pruning. In general pruning with electric hedge trimmers is the most efficient way to shear these bushes especially if you are creating a Privet hedge. Use pruning shears or loppers to cut back damaged, dead, or crossed branches and suckers coming from the base of the plant. You can perform rejuvenation pruning on old and overgrown Privets by pruning the plant back to about 6 to 12 inches from the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eHow to Prune or Train Privet into a Tree?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can start training your plant into a tree form at any age, but by doing it at a younger age it will be less stress on the tree and less work for you! Start by choosing 1 to 3 or the sturdiest branches to be your trunk(s). Prune all other branches away. Wait until the following year to perform anymore pruning cuts. As your Privet tree grows remove any lateral branches that are less than 4 feet from the ground and shape your canopy if you want to maintain a clean look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"col-24-xs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLigustrum Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-6-md col-12-sm\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/products\/curly-leaf-ligustrum\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"curly leaf ligustrum\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2045\/8185\/files\/curly-leaf-ligustrum.jpg?v=1621622408\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/products\/curly-leaf-ligustrum\"\u003eCurly Leaf Ligustrum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLigustrum japonicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rotundifolium'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"growing-zones\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mature-size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurly Leaf has dark green, thick, shiny, curved leaves that are almost reminiscent of a jade plant and perfect for an Asian inspired garden. This compact privet tends toward a narrow, upright shape rather than a bush. And with a width of 3-4 feet and a height of 5-6 feet at maturity this plant fits in anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-6-md col-12-sm\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/products\/howardi-ligustrum\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"howardi  ligustrum\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2045\/8185\/files\/howardi-ligustrum.jpg?v=1621622408\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/products\/howardi-ligustrum\"\u003eHowardi Ligustrum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLigustrum japonicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Howardi'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"growing-zones\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mature-size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Howardi Privet stands out with a luscious lemon and lime variegation that cannot be beat! New growth emerges a lovely, lemon yellow and as the leaves age the color gradually deepens into a lavish lime. The leaves are thick, shiny, and smooth, not prickly like those of a holly. This stellar shrub is dense and lush. No peeking through this shrub! It is perfect for privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-6-md col-12-sm\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/products\/wavy-leaf-ligustrum\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"wavy leaf ligustrum\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2045\/8185\/files\/wavy-leaf-ligustrum.jpg?v=1621622409\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/products\/wavy-leaf-ligustrum\"\u003eWavy Leaf Ligustrum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLigustrum japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Recurvifolium'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"growing-zones\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mature-size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as a Recurve Privet, this tough shrub is an excellent choice for a privacy screen. Similar to a Wax Leaf Ligustrum, but with unique wavy leaves this fast growing ligustrum is our top pick. If you are looking for an inexpensive, natural privacy fence, the Wavy Leaf Privet is the perfect choice! This shiny shrub tolerates heavy pruning if you want to keep it at a certain height or width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-6-md col-12-sm\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/products\/sunshine-ligustrum\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"sunshine ligustrum\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2045\/8185\/files\/sunshine-ligustrum_c84034dd-fcf4-4c1a-86ce-18441a10a6e6.jpg?v=1621622408\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/products\/sunshine-ligustrum\"\u003eSunshine Ligustrum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLigustrum sinense\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunshine' PP20379\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"growing-zones\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mature-size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-6 feet tall and 3-4 wide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bright yellow shrub is perfect for adding vibrant year-round color to a boring green landscape. This privet cultivar is sterile and non-invasive so you won’t have to worry about it seeding itself in the landscape. Sunshine Privet is cold hardy and can grow into a USDA zone 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-24-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional options, be sure to browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/\"\u003eonline plant nursery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/collections\/ligustrum\"\u003eLigustrum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou May Also Like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eEvergreen Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/blogs\/gardening\/yellow-shrubs\"\u003eYellow Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/blogs\/gardening\/how-to-prune-ligustrum\"\u003eHow To Prune Ligustrum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sunshine-ligustrum","title":"Sunshine Ligustrum","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vibrant and happy-looking \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\" target=\"_self\"\u003eevergreen shrub\u003c\/a\u003e, the Sunshine Ligustrum is sure to brighten up your landscape. Put these in the front of your home for friendly, cheerful appeal. Your guests and neighbors will beg to know where you got those unique, lemon yellow shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will enjoy year-round shiny, golden foliage with this non-invasive Ligustrum. New growth emerges a light green and transitions to a deeper and more brilliant yellow as it ages. Cool-weather brings the added bonus of a slight orange hue cast over the golden leaves. This shrub grows to about 4 feet tall and wide. The Sunshine Ligustrum has an upright, but spreading natural habit, but can be shaped any way you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrub is pest and disease resistant and once established is virtually maintenance-free! The Sunshine Ligustrum is even drought, heat, pollution, and deer tolerant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd this sunny, cheery shrub to your landscape for brilliant color and contrast! Order this popular plant today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2045\/8185\/files\/Ligustrum_Sunshine_Ad.jpg?v=1523589570\" alt=\"Sunshine ligustrum\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantingTree","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":9575426654255,"sku":"12477","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":39958748495919,"sku":"12478","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":9420569772079,"sku":"12479","price":63.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":42972229206063,"sku":"20086","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2045\/8185\/products\/2224.jpg?v=1619118230"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.plantingtree.com\/collections\/privet\/shipping-restriction_ak.oembed","provider":"PlantingTree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}