Wild Privet Bare Root – Ligustrum vulgare

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. It’s the main caterpillar foodplant of the privet hawk-moth, Sphinx ligustri. For best results grow Ligustrum vulgare in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Prune back annually to maintain a good shape. Ligustrum vulgare is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies​/​moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, makes a good wildlife hedge, has seeds for birds and is a caterpillar food plant.

Plant Key

Full Shade

Partial Shade

Full Sun

Evergreen

Wildlife Friendly

Fruits / Berries

Suitable as Hedge