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California Privet Ligustrum Ovalifolium- Evergreen Shrub for Hedges, Screens & Privacy- Fast-Growing, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Container Friendly- Well-Drained Soil 10 Gallon

California Privet Ligustrum Ovalifolium- Evergreen Shrub for Hedges, Screens & Privacy- Fast-Growing, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Container Friendly- Well-Drained Soil 10 Gallon

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SKU:nsd4437-redcrocus

California Privet Ligustrum ovalifolium

Description

A dense, deciduous shrub with oval-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring. It is valued for its versatility in hedges and screens, and its adaptability to various soil types.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for privacy hedges, informal screens, and foundation plantings in residential gardens and landscaped commercial areas.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: California Privet Ligustrum ovalifolium
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: California Privet
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Usually reaches 4-8 ft tall with a width of 3-5 ft; fast-growing evergreen shrub.
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Boxwood, Holly, Oregon grape

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants 3-4 feet apart for hedges.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Moderate; keep moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil preferred
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and size
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect roots in colder zones; prune lightly in late winter
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Bury root ball level with soil surface
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and summer
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Avoid over-watering; mulching helps retain soil moisture
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