MATURE Ligustrum japonica “Japanese Privet” - Pleached (180-190cm clear stem)

Ligustrum japonica, commonly known as Japanese Privet, is a versatile evergreen tree or large shrub valued for its year-round glossy foliage and strong structural presence in the landscape. With its dense dark green leaves and upright habit, Japanese Privet forms an attractive screen, hedge, or standalone feature, providing privacy and evergreen structure in gardens of all types. In summer, panicles of scented creamy-white flowers add seasonal interest, followed by clusters of small black berries that are attractive to birds and add winter colour. Easy to grow and adaptable to a range of soil conditions, this robust species suits formal and informal planting schemes alike, from contemporary gardens to classic evergreen backdrops. 

Product details

• Evergreen with glossy, dark green leathery leaves year-round 

• Conical sprays of scented creamy-white flowers in mid-summer to early autumn 

• Followed by ornamental black berries that attract birds 

• 180–200 cm clear stem/trunk height typical for standard forms 

- Frame sizes and maturity increase with stem girth  

Growing conditions

• Hardiness: Generally hardy throughout most of the UK once established; in colder or exposed locations some leaf loss can occur in severe winters 

• Prefers full sun to partial shade for best foliage and flower display 

• Thrives in moist yet well-drained soils; tolerates a wide range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging 

• Suitable for planting as screening, pleached trees, hedges, or specimen focal points in gardens and landscapes 

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