Privet

Ligustrum vulgare, Ligustrum ovalifolium, Ligustrum obtusifolium

Cultivars: 'Cheyenne', 'Lodense', 'Golden Vicary'

Privet is a dense, fast-growing shrub commonly used for hedging, screening, and defining property lines. Its uniform green foliage and upright branching habit make it a strong structural plant in both formal and informal landscapes. When maintained as a hedge, it creates a clean, manicured look, while untrimmed forms can provide a softer, naturalized presence. Some varieties produce small white flowers followed by dark berries, adding subtle seasonal interest and wildlife value.

Plant Characteristics
Genus
Ligustrum
Species
Ligustrum vulgare, Ligustrum ovalifolium, Ligustrum obtusifolium
Cultivar
‘Cheyenne’, ‘Lodense’, ‘Golden Vicary’
Family
Oleaceae
Plant Characteristics
Plant Color
Green, green-yellow
Flower Color
White
Fall Color
Gold-bronze, semi-evergreen
Height
2-12'
Width
1-10'
Water Use
Low-medium
Care Instructions

Privet performs best in full sun to partial sun and adapts to a wide range of well-drained soils. It has low to medium water needs once established but responds well to occasional deep watering during extended dry periods. Pruning is typically done in late winter for structural shaping and again during the growing season if a formal hedge is desired. It tolerates shearing very well. Winter protection is generally not required in Rocky Mountain climates.