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Wild privet

Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'

A hedgeScreening a view

Takes a formal hedgeTough

Wild privet
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeShrubs
FamilyOleaceae
Size when mature3 m tall, 1.5 m across
LightFull sun, Part sun, Shade
MoistureDry, Medium
Soilloam, clay, sand, chalk
Soil pH5.5 to 8
Hardy to-28 degrees
FlowersJune to July
For pollinatorsGood
WaterLow water
UpkeepSome
GrowthFast
In EuropeNative
Spreading riskLow
If eatenPeople: Can cause illness · Dogs: Can cause illness · Cats: Can cause illness
Worth knowingDrops fruit, which makes a mess over paving

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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