Oval-Leaved Privet Shrub (Ligustrum Ovalifolium)

Ligustrum Ovalifolium, commonly known as oval-leaved privet, is one of the most popular privet hedging shrubs in the UK, valued for its dense growth, year-round structure, and versatility as a hedging and screening plant. Fresh green foliage provides year-round interest, and in summer, small clusters of creamy-white flowers add a light fragrance while attracting bees and other pollinators. Tough and highly adaptable, oval-leaved privet tolerates urban conditions, pollution, exposed sites, and a wide range of soil types, making it a reliable choice for hedging, screening, and boundary planting in almost any setting. Left untrimmed, it can reach 4 to 5 metres in height.

Wind tolerant and frost hardy, oval-leaved privet performs reliably in exposed positions and responds well to regular pruning, making it one of the most practical and easy-to-maintain hedging choices available.

Small dark berries follow the summer flowers if left to set, providing food for birds, while the dense year-round habit offers valuable nesting and roosting cover for garden wildlife.

Plant Attributes:

Very wind tolerant
Frost hardy
Can grow up to 5 metres
Thrives in full sun or partial shade
Excellent for hedging or screening
Responds well to regular pruning
Fast-growing and easy to maintain