Straight Talk Privet (Ligustrum vulgare 'Swift') in Naperville Aurora
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Ligustrum vulgare (Privet)
Wild privet, Ligustrum vulgare, is native to the UK and Europe and is often included in mixed native hedge mixes to provide evergreen cover in winter. It bears small white flowers in summer, followed by dark purple/black berries. It's a popular roosting and nesting habitat for birds and its flowers and berries are well used by local wildlife.
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Description. A handsome dwarf privet with a dense habit and rich green foliage that shears well. If not pruned, panicles of lightly-scented white flowers appear late spring to early summer, followed by black ornamental berries in late summer. An excellent choice for low hedges. A very easy to grow and versatile shrub. Deciduous. Light. Full sun.
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Wild Privet
wild privet A bushy, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with dark green, lance-shaped leaves and terminal panicles of small, white, pungently-scented flowers in summer, followed by small, shining black berries Other common names common privet prim see more prim-cut Join the RHS today and save 25% Join now < > © RHS 2002 © visionspictures.com
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Straight Talk Privet (Ligustrum vulgare 'Swift') in Naperville Aurora
Privet plants ( Ligustrum spp.) are flowering evergreen shrubs commonly grown as hedges, which can also be grown as small, bushy trees depending on the specific variety. These classic plants include roughly 50 different species in the Ligustrum genus that can offer a classic look when running along a property border.
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Ligustrum vulgare from NVK Nurseries
Privet is a vigorous deciduous shrub in the Oleaceae (olive) family native to Eurasia. The leaves are glossy, flowers are white and airy and followed by dark black fleshy berries that are enjoyed by birds. Birds tend to spread the seeds around so prune off flowers immediately to avoid setting fruit.
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European privet, Ligustrum vulgare (Scrophulariales Oleaceae) 5396142
Summary Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Early spring, Late summer, Late spring, Mid summer, Mid spring. Form: Vase. Physical Characteristics Ligustrum vulgare is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender.
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Ligustrum vulgare (European privet) Go Botany
Scientific name: Ligustrum vulgare Wild privet is a shrub of hedgerows, woodlands and scrub, but is also a popular garden-hedge plant. It has white flowers in summer and matt-black berries in winter that are very poisonous. Species information Category Trees and shrubs Statistics Height: 3-5m Conservation status Common. When to see
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Botanical name: Ligustrum vulgare Height: 10 to 15 feet (3-4.57m) Spread: 8 to 15 feet (2-4.57m) Sun exposure: Full direct sun to partial shade Soil requirements: Average well-draining soil Hardiness zones: USDA 4-7 When to plant: Spring or fall
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Ligustrum vulgare (European privet) Go Botany
Privets are one of those classic and durable shrubs that you will want to add to your outdoor space. These varieties can live for many years, and they have the ability to become as large as a house. The Straight Talk privet takes all those great qualities and adds them into a smaller package. Plant Attributes
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Ligustrum vulgare 'Lodense' Lodense European Privet Zone 4 34
Ligustrum vulgare (Common Privet) is a fast-growing, bushy, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with lance-shaped, dark green leaves, 2.5 in. long (6 cm), and panicles of small, white flowers at the stem tips in early summer. The blossoms are very fragrant, but are considered by many to have an unpleasant aroma.
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Ligustrum vulgare Wild Privet hedging
Flower Color White. Fruit Color Black. Mature Plant Size (H x W) 8-10' x 8-10'. Cheyenne is an upright, hardy European Privet introduced by the Cheyenne Field Station in Wyoming. The Cheyenne Privet hedge makes an excellent screen in the landscape. It is treasured by gardeners for its subtle beauty in its glossy-green foliage.
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Privet (Ligustrum Vulgare) 5 seeds
Get to Know Ligustrum. Plant type: Evergreen shrub. Growing zones and range: Zones 4 to 10 depending on the variety. Hardiness: Hardy to Zone 4. Height and width: 4 to 12 feet (1.2-3.6m) tall and wide depending on the variety. Growth rate: Fast. Form and habit: Dense, upright, somewhat pyramidal.
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Common Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) Common privet is a deciduous shrub that is native to Europe, West Asia, and North Africa. It reaches a height and spread of 15 feet (4.5 m) and produces masses of white flowers in midsummer. Their flowers have a strong odor and occur in panicles of 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) long.
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Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) Hedges Direct UK
Ligustrum vulgare, called common privet, European privet or wild privet, is a fast-growing, deciduous (semi-evergreen in mild winter climates) shrub that typically grows 10-15' tall and as wide. It has good winter hardiness and formerly was the most popular species of privet grown for hedging in northern areas.
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European privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
The Plant List (2013) cites 11 synonyms of L. vulgare, 2 of which are invalid and one is illegitimate.There are also 14 varieties, 1 subspecies and 2 forms of L. vulgare listed.Plants from the warmer parts of the range show a stronger tendency to be fully evergreen; these have sometimes been treated as a separate variety, Ligustrum vulgare var. italicum but others do not regard it as distinct.
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