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 · With its lustrous deep-green foliage, privet makes a dense privacy hedge or living fence. Some varieties also have golden foliage, while others may be variegated with gray-green mottling or …

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 …

Privet, any of about 40 to 50 species of shrubs and small trees belonging to the genus Ligustrum of the family Oleaceae that are widely used for hedges, screens, and ornamental plantings.