Privet privet - planting on a hedge, varieties, seedling price

Privetis a hardy shrub that can grow in both shade and full sun. The low requirements for growing conditions and the low price of the privet make it an extremely popular shrub, perfect for a deciduous hedge. See whatprime planting , whatprivet varietiesis worth choosing for a hedge and what isprivet seedling price

Common privet, Latin. Ligustrum vulgare

What does the privet look like?

Common privet , Latin. Ligustrum vulgare, belongs to the Oliveaceae family (Latin Oleaceae). Interestingly, the common ash, common lilac (also known as lilac) and forsythia belong to the same family.
Privet privetis a spreading shrub that grows up to 2-3 m in height. It has narrowly ovoid leaves that fall in winter. The flowers are white and small, gathered in dense panicles. They smell strongly. The fruits of the privet are spherical and black, highly poisonous. Privet privet occurs in many areas, so it is impossible to precisely define what areas are native to him. It is a commonly wilderness species due to the great popularity of planting the common ligust and low requirements as to the position on which it grows.

Privet privet - cultivation and use

Common privetis usually planted in the form of a deciduous hedge. Thecommon ligusterssuch as 'Atrovirens' and 'Lodense' are most often used for this purpose. You can also meet the varieties of the common privet with yellow leaves, or 'Aureum'.Privetgrows well in relatively dry soils and in shady places.There are no special habitat requirements, although the privet shrubs are the most dense in the sunny positions. Frost resistance is incomplete, it depends on the variety and position. It is also worth knowing that the privet has a very dense root system, which makes it very suitable for strengthening all slopes and embankments, thus protecting them against erosion.

Privet - planting on a hedge

Rather rarelyplanting a common privetsingly. Usually it is a larger group or form of hedge.

The privet seedlingsare divided into those with the uncovered root and those grown in the container. If we have cuttings with open root, after purchase, they should be quickly pitted in the ground for the time needed to prepare the planting site of the privet. We should try to keep the time from purchase to planting as short as possible in the case of open-rooted seedlings, because the roots of the ligusters should not be allowed to dry out.However, if we have seedlings in containers, then we can extend the period between the purchase and planting a bit, but remember to water the bushes.
The privet plantingis best done when the plant is leafless, i.e. in autumn or early spring. Before planting, you should dig the place where you will plant the privet.
Planting privet - spacing
When plantingprivet on a hedge , the proper spacing between plants is very important. We plant the privet at a distance of 20 cm between the individual seedlings. If we plant a deciduous hedge from a common privet, remember to arrange the plants in the so-called high five.

After planting, tread the soil under the seedlings well to start capillary soaking of water into the roots. The privet seedling should be planted in such a way that it cannot be easily pulled out of the ground. At the end of the privet planting, all plants should be watered abundantly.

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Privet - hedge varieties

Privet privetvery well suited for hedges, because it is undemanding and tolerates cutting well. Its low tolerance to soil quality made it one of the most versatile shrubs, which resulted in numerous varieties of this shrub. The most popularprime variationsare:
Privet 'Atrovirens'- a variety of privire with a tall and loose habit. It grows up to 3-4m in height. Stems raised vertically, leaves are dark green. White flowers. Extremely resistant variety, it tolerates drought, low temperatures and high environmental pollution. It responds very well to cutting. An ideal variety of the common privet for tall deciduous hedges.
Privet 'Lodense'- also a hardy variety of privet with a shorter stature, grows up to 1-1.5 m in height. Suitable for lower hedges or borders. The leaves stay on the bush for a long time, sometimes even until spring.
Privet 'Aureum'- privet variety most susceptible to frost. It is characterized by average height. The golden yellow leaves are the most decorative. In order for the leaves to be well-colored, this type of privet should be planted in a sunny place.

Privet privet - seedling price

This shrub does not have a high price. This is another argument explaining its great popularity.Prime seedlingsdug from the ground, i.e. with the exposed root, are much cheaper than potted seedlings. Therefore, cuttings with open root are most often planted onprivet hedgeThe price of a common privet seedlings can be from PLN 1.00 per piece for seedlings packed in sets (e.g. 25 pcs.) or from about 3 to a dozen or so PLN for seedlings purchased in bulk.The price of the privetalso depends on the height of the seedlings and their quality (it is worth paying attention, among others, to the condition of the roots of the seedlings you buy).If we buyprivet for a hedgedeciduous, we can count on a discount due to the large number of seedlings we have to buy.

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