Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers O-Q : PRIVET, SILVER Ligustrum ovalifolium Argenteum

Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 8ft (2.4m) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 3-12ft (0.9-3.7m) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1ft (30cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen E *** Chalky Soil

Fast growing dense hedge with medium sized leaves and clusters of creamy-white flowers in July, attractive to insects. Shade tolerant. Silver edges to green leaves make this a most attractive hedge or shrub. Plant out of strong winds to avoid wind scorch. Normally evergreen but may loose leaves in very cold winters. Less vigorous than Green Privet. HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges 3-8ft (0.9-2.4m). Plant 12-15ins (30-38cm) apart or for a denser hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15ins (38cm) between rows and 18ins (45cm) between plants. SHRUB 8ft x 8ft (2.4m x 2.4m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Pg  1-1.5ft 30-45cm £3.25 £2.99 £2.76 £2.39 Pg = Pot grown. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details. Warning: Some parts of this plant are poisonous.