Description Planting Ligustrum ovalifolium (green privet) in 5L bushy form is a fantastic way to create a fast-growing, dense hedge that offers privacy, structure, and seasonal interest. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get it right. �� Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Green Privet Hedging Choose the Right Spot Ligustrum ovalifolium thrives in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates most soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, as long as they’re well-drained2. Prepare the Soil Dig a trench or individual holes about twice the width of the root ball and just as deep. Mix in compost or well-rotted organic matter to enrich the soil. Spacing For a dense hedge, space plants about 30–45 cm apart. This allows them to grow into each other and form a solid screen. Planting Technique Remove the plant from its pot and gently tease out the roots. Place it in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Backfill and firm the soil around the roots. Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil moist (but not soggy) for the first couple of years. Mulching Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Pruning Prune once or twice a year to maintain shape and encourage bushiness. �� Additional Tips & Insights Ligustrum ovalifolium is a robust, semi-evergreen hedge that can reach up to 4 meters in height and spread, making it ideal for privacy and wind protection. Once established, it’s low-maintenance and highly adaptable—even in urban or coastal environments.
