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California Privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium
Pronunciation: lig-GUS-trum o-val-ee-FOH-lee-um
SKU #00922
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when to 3 to 4 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A fast growing, tough, and reliable shrub featuring rich, dark green oval leaves. Takes very well to shearing, making it a great option for hedges, screens, and windbreaks. Tolerant of pollution and coastal exposures. Deciduous in cooler winter climates; semi-evergreen or evergreen in warm winter areas. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Dry Shade, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Weigela (Weigela) |
| Care Instructions | Tolerant of a wide range of soils, except wet soils. Will naturalize and set seed in optimal conditions. Prune in early spring to prevent flowers and seeding. For formal hedges, prune again in summer to maintain shape. |
Details
| Description | A fast growing, tough, and reliable shrub featuring rich, dark green oval leaves. Takes very well to shearing, making it a great option for hedges, screens, and windbreaks. Tolerant of pollution and coastal exposures. Deciduous in cooler winter climates; semi-evergreen or evergreen in warm winter areas. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Dry Shade, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Weigela (Weigela) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Tolerant of a wide range of soils, except wet soils. Will naturalize and set seed in optimal conditions. Prune in early spring to prevent flowers and seeding. For formal hedges, prune again in summer to maintain shape. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does California Privet produce flowers?
Summer
Is California Privet evergreen or deciduous?
California Privet is Semi-Evergreen.
What are the special features of California Privet?
California Privet is Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest, Fast Growing.
Is California Privet resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Dry Shade, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does California Privet grow?
California Privet has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use California Privet in my landscape?
California Privet is suitable for: Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
What color are California Privet flowers?
California Privet produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of California Privet?
California Privet has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with California Privet?
Good companion plants for California Privet include: Spirea (Spiraea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Weigela (Weigela).
How do I care for California Privet?
Tolerant of a wide range of soils, except wet soils. Will naturalize and set seed in optimal conditions. Prune in early spring to prevent flowers and seeding. For formal hedges, prune again in summer to maintain shape.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.