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 types.

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, including a …

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 or early …

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 · Learn to grow this easy-care shrub as a privacy screen or living fence. You'll love privet's ample foliage, pretty white flowers, and dark berries.

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 to their …

Privets are deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs that grow from 8-20 ft. tall. Their trunks have multiple stems with long leafy branches. The presence or absence of hairs and type of hairs on stems is …

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 Africa, they …

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 than a standard …