Privet is a group of shrubs and small trees of southern and eastern Asia, from the Himalayas extending into Australia. They may be evergreen or deciduous, and are tolerant of different soil …

Privets are a controversial flowering shrub but all-in-all are widely considered to be a great garden addition. Learn why you should consider a privet.

Sep 5, 2025 · Privet (Ligustrum spp.) consists of several species of invasive shrubs. This article displays images to assist with identification and provides recommendations for control, …

Aug 2, 2024 · Although one species makes a fine landscape tree, privets are first and foremost hedge plants. They take well to shearing and can be clipped into almost any shape. In spring …

Learn how to grow and care for privet with our expert guide. Discover non-invasive varieties perfect for hedging and privacy screening. Tips on planting, pruning, and more!

Mar 31, 2023 · With its lustrous deep-green foliage, privet makes a dense privacy hedge or living fence. Some varieties also have golden foliage, while others may be variegated with gray …

Aug 23, 2024 · Learn how to care for and make the most of a privet hedge to add privacy and beauty to your landscape. A formal hedge says “privacy, please” in a much more elegant way …

Feb 14, 2025 · Privet shrubs, belonging to the Ligustrum genus, are deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen plants widely used for hedges, privacy screens, and ornamental landscaping due …

Mar 11, 2025 · Privet shrubs, from the Ligustrum genus in the olive family, are evergreen to semi-evergreen plants widely used for hedges and screens. Native to Europe, Asia, and North …

Semi-evergreen privet hedges are stout guardians of privacy. Privets have a long tradition of serving as fence substitutes, for grand seaside Long Island mansions and modest suburban …