Noble Privet
Ligustrum japonicum 'Nobilis'
SKU
05815
Glossy green leaves and a more narrow habit of growth make this a perfect candidate for a well-behaved hedge. Proven to be more cold hardy than other Japanese privets. Evergreen.
?
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden . Learn More
Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our Plant Finder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
$0.00
| Botanical Pronunciation | li-GUS-trum juh-PON-ih-kum no-BIL-is |
|---|---|
| Lore | Privet has become an invasive plants in some parts of North America due to the widespread dispersal of its seed by many bird species. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast grower to 8 to 10 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Tall and thin, Noble is the perfect hedge for side yards between buildings and can screen off windows up to about 10 feet high. An excellent choice for 'privatizing' a spa off the master bedroom. Good sound barrier for homes near busy streets. An excellent background shrub that doesn't demand too much room. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Noble Privet makes a great background for very upright flowering shrubs such as Minerva Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva'), Harlequin Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin') or Red Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum). For a real show in narrow yards, plant each end of the hedge with a cluster of big Black Knight Canna (Canna x generalis 'Black Knight') or the contrasting Variegated Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'). |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant