It is much safer to eat only what is known to be safe and edible, rather than experiment with this or that.

Thanks for any info.! So I remembered my wild privet hedge in Arkansas. Thank you again.

Japanese privet is a small tree, but if planted with enough space allowed for their growth, it is an attractive and very tough plant and a great choice for a difficult area. I am afraid we dont have facility to upload pictures, and anyway, telling them apart is tricky, and needs fresh material, including flowers and seeds. You can purchase all types of trees, mosses, and shrubs with confidence knowing that we back each order with our Best Price and Quality Guaranteed. The scent gets into the nose and hangs on with an iron grip. Thank you so much on the ligustrum advice. I planted a privet in a 10 by 14 ft area. There are so many better choices. My best suggestion is to take a piece in bloom to a local garden center and ask them they will usually know plants grown locally. Neighbors privet roots are invading my lawn. the privet will be planted east to west along my property. It will put up with almost anything but a very boggy soil. Thank you! Any suggestions on one that doesnt have berries? It was created at North Carolina University by a reputable scientist, Dr. T. Ranney, so I would take his word for it. If this flooding looks likely to become more common with rising sea levels, maybe you want something salt resistant.

Doesnt mind the direct sun.

Any thoughts on the Straight Talk Privet? have privet hedge since 2005. A google search led me to this article.

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer! Treat again early next year, as they overwinter in the dormant buds. We live in southern Arizona and we would like to know if the berries will ever fall off.

It will, like any plant that produces quantities of pollen and nectar, attract bees. THank you. Is there a variety that would stay green throughout the winter??

I have a 6 x 8 wood stockade fence with six panel across that I would like to cover with greenery. Privet is sweet and floral, and definitely like honey, which is why the bees like it so much.

Yes, Golden Ticket (a registered tradename for NCLX1, Plant Patent 27.301) has low fruit production and so is (mostly) non-invasive.

Wait a few months and see what happens before declaring it dead even if the smaller branches are dead it could well re-sprout from the main limbs. No flowers = no berries, and no sprouting plants in your yard, or anywhere else. Its toxic. Both the wall and fence are owned by our neighbors who have been problematic with maintenance. These are nothing but a headache and a mess in my opinion! Of course a nursery that sells privet will sign its praises like any other snake oil sells man when in reality the allowance of privet bradford pears and its many new cultivators, Nandinas, periwinkle just to list a few invasive that should be band years ago!!! They were exposed to bay water tidal flooding for several days. A thin hedge will be easier to do with privet another alternative might by Pittosporum tobira, which has smaller leaves than laurel, so is easier to trim. Thank You.

Someone said African Sumacs but I know those trees are very invasive and Very Messy. A twig with green leaves is pretty hard for anyone to identify, a botanist would likely refuse to even try. Most of the foliage is in the upper 6 to 12 area.

Would anybody happen to know the suggested spacing for planting a privet hedge? You need to dig them up with the roots, so you need to get at them when they are still very small. The common privet is band in Maine as it is labeled as invasive. I live in Qubec Canada.

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We are in northern Ohio, 6a. It takes a pretty large dose to make a dog sick, so the odd leaf or two isnt likely to hurt.

What makes privet beautiful is a little care from its owner.

Thank you in advance. After a heavy crop last year there is a good chance it will be much lighter this year, and rainfall and temperatures play a part too. It grows more slowly and also flowers much less, so it doesnt present the same environmental hazards.

Privet will burn, but not as much as, for example, eucalyptus. Its ok with me if they mingle!! I want to create a hedge for privacy around my patio. Xylosma (Xlosma congesta). It does flower, so it will be just as invasive as Ligustrum vulgare is, if you allow seeds to develop. I read the labels when I got home, and one of them was golden ticket, but the other two were just listed as ligustrum vicari. The garden centers have ligustrum X ibolium and ovalfolium varieties. Privet are tough, and can be cut back freely, especially in a warmer place like Dallas. This product is acceptable in the heat and sun, so it'll have no problem in most climates. I am the daughter of an amazing gardener, as was her mother. Regular trimming is the best way to reduce or eliminate flowering in any privet. I have found one called Curlyleaf Privet Ligustrum japonicum Rotundifolium on Monrovia website which seems to be closer to the size I need.

Ideal for Paradise or Mediterranean Garden designs. . If I trim off the blooms will the leaves begin to grow again so that the bush is back to being dense? Im trying to identify the bushes in my front yard, Im thinking they might be privet but Im not sure. We are covering about 20 feet and cost is a bit of a concern. I have it in Oklahoma. For the height you are thinking off, California privet, Ligustrum ovalifolium, would be a better pick, I think.

Thanks for the compliment we try to be informative and helpful, and stay away from fluff. I something in my backyard that appears to be a privet but I dont see anywhere in any description where thorns on branches are mentioned. Two feet out from the fence. Thank you for this article. Waxleaf is certainly invasive in some parts of the country, although it seems to be common privet that is a problem in NJ at this time. Privet is generally a trouble-free plant. Tut, tut! Tn Nursery Reviews- Entrepreneur Publication, Tn Nursery Reviews - CEO Got Published on Entrepreneur. Removing lower branches to make space beneath it, and removing any dead or very weak branches during early growth, is about all you need to do. As everything I read says full sun, partial shade. PLEASE do not plant ANY species of privet, and when removing it, be thorough in either removing the root or spraying it with herbicide to ensure that it will not return.

Im also a master gardener and have been seriously gardening for 25 years. I live in Massachusetts. Can I cut them out without killing the privet. Can I let them grow naturally?

As hedge some winters are too cold and I have to start all over every 5 years or so. This is an interesting one! based on 27084 ratings and reviews, planted with enough space allowed for their growth, http://www.guynesom.com/LigustrumOverview.pdf. Yes the birds love it and I had traveling cedar waxwings once very grateful on their migration. .

I struggled the first couple of years due to terrible soil conditions (clay soil) and letting the nursery plant it which was unconventional IMO from what I had been taught which wasa they dug a hole just big enough to throw in the ground, added nothing to condition the soil as in mulch and gypson, but did leave me a bottle of the juice they call it and instructions to water, water, water apparently to make up for not digging a hole twice the size of the base which granted would be rather big. Hi

If you cut them they re-sprout fast, but they dont flower much or at all so no new seeds to keep feeding the problem. But I am more concerned about all the other comments too now! That will also prevent it seeding.

So yes, its a recommended shrub for deer resistance, but no guarantees! Not sure about the invasive potential of Japanese Ligustrum in Tennessee, but I suggest you check. its like an army.

thanks in advance! I hope this helps educate and spread knowledge. It would be lovely if the smell appealed to me instead of the bees. Maybe just digging is easier no one said gardening didnt involve some hard work! Staggering will always give you more density about 4 or 5 feet apart, with 3 between the rows, but again in depends on the variety. I live in Southern California.. a lot of sun and high heat. I wander what kind of trees that maybe grow to 15 ft. in height , more or less , are not messy , and are not invasive. Do you have any suggestions on pruning? LIgustrum x ibolium is a hybrid that does produce berries, but in the general confusion surrounding privet I cant see if those seeds are going to grow or not.

It continues to attempt to do the same in my own yard.

Id love it to be super dense and reach at least 6ft tall. Did you carefully identify the ones you saw as non-native? However for a quick growing screen-Im in the center city and our yards are small-it is reliable and manageable. I go into the privets to trim out dead wood annually. Thanks. Far too often plants are put in places that are too small for them. like beauty, is in the nose of the smeller I love the smell of lilies, but to others it is sickly sweet and funereal. We have privets and junipers both of which I am horribly allergic to but the flowering one is just lovely and we love honeybees. I live on a farm so I have wooded area to plant, I want to smell those wonderful blooms!! I would just plant them, trim the tips off all the branches just a couple of inches and give them a full season to grow so if you are planting now, dont do anything more until spring of 24. Be careful to check for bird nests before pruning.

Sounds like the perfect orientation for a hedge that will be thick on both sides. A light-colored type (not variegated) needs more water. The flowers have to be cleared off my walkways every single morning. If you are on the north side, you will find your neighbor gets the best side of the privet hedge, and your side will be relatively thin, since it is the shady side.

Maybe you can cut it down in fall and move it? But after reading all the comments I am rethinking about throwing it away.

Could these be dying from age? Sounds cool! Sorry. Add an annual mulch of well-rotted compost, leafmould or manure each autumn. My neighbor has about 10 privet trees in her very small backyard that are in excess of 20 feet tall. Yes, trimming after blooming is always a good idea, and it will stimulate lots of fresh new leaves, keep it dense, and control the size. Reading these comments has made me nervous about our recent choice to plant Lodense privets along our west fence as a hedge in Colorado. thanks for the response dave! I live in Houston. Privet is a popular choice for city, country and coastal hedges. The stalks range from .75 to 1.25 in dia.

PLUS receive our 2-for-1 Gardens to Visit Card and Guide. How about care between now and then? If plants are old or out of shape they can be cut back into old wood as they will regrow. I live in Northern California. Im sending it to a few buddies ans additionally sharing in delicious. Heres my mystery: The privets used to be dense and lush; however, a few years ago we noticed that they were thinning out.

Her reaction was, CUT IT DOWN. Do you have any thoughts as to what could be going on? Use this item for hedges, screens, or as a specimen in your garden.

Once or twice in a winter we might get a cold snap close to zero, but otherwise 20s and 30s are more the norm. It smells divine. Then trim as it develops. Thank you in advance. The other issue is this once a plant is established in the wild, what impact does the garden population have on increasing its spread, compared to the acres and acres of it growing wild? Ive also been using Miracle Gro tree spikes (15-5-10) in fall and spring for the last three years.

It makes a great screen, and the honey-scented blossoms attract butterflies and are a valuable food source for them.

I recently ordered 10 North Privets, ligustrum ibolium, from the Arbor Day Foundation and am now rethinking my choice. Simply cut healthy stems about 10cm long from the parent plant on a warm autumn day. But right on the shore you should have the coastal effect keeping it a bit warmer, so probably OK. You might also consider using eastern red cedar Juniperus virginiana, which clips well, grows on the shore, is more cold resistant, and doesnt grow so fast, so needs less frequent clipping. They worked very well. They spread over the party fence line. gap in your privet hedge?

Does very well in the pacific northwest. Find the perfect plant to brighten partial or fully shaded garden areas, for colour and interest across the seasons. This is very helpful. It also looks similar to some shrubs in our nearby neighbors but theirs may be the creme-de-menthe variegated we were preferring a dark green. Is this an invasive plant in Iowa? Are they all the same plant? As mentioned, it is replacing an existing hedge. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting.

Id be ok with the trimming(assuming a quick run with a hedge trimmer on all sides) My main concern is it starting to pop up everywhere. Cannot well tolerate the odor. As for mingling, trees generally mix only with their own kind, or those closely related, so no danger of getting an oak/privet hybrid springing up! So plant one and save the bees! We just were searching for the ID of a bush in our front yard which the bees adore so we could figure out what to do and found it is a Japanese privet. I have never forgotten that story.

It thrives there, has the most intoxicating fragrance when blooming, and is easily maintained with occasional pruning. Thanks for the info. Some have fallen but we have lots on the tree and would like to see them gone.

so many different experiences here. Now I have TREES growing in my flower beds that are these privet hedges with more coming up and killing my irises, tulips and the rest. I want some thing thats tall and bushy and fast growing. Wow! Only she has more than 10 privet trees that line her property. Has anyone ever heard of Cheyenne Privet? Ligustrum japonicum in one or other of its forms Texanum, Recurvifolium, etc. I love the look of the Waxleaf Privet but dont necessarily want it to become a hedge. Privet-Ugh, such a nuisance!! Thank you for such an insight about the plant. It proved easier for him to remove it by hauling thru our yard. All trees drop leaves at least for part of the year its the price of having plants.

We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. The privets look worse than ever.

Usually called California Privet this is Ligustrum ovalifolium. Firm plants in and water well. I live just East of Nashville Tn. Its great because it shields the house from the road, which at the time the house was built was a dirt country lane, but has now become a busy state road.

I, like several others, deplore privet. Thank you. Thank you in advance, Slow and tedious, but effective, if you dont mind using chemicals. Or maybe the dwarf English laurel chestnut hill? Northern Napa California. I am considering doing a rejuvenation pruning because the shrubs were never properly pruned and are quite leggy at the base. The Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is top of the good guys.

I am truly a fan. What would I have central Virginia? As a side note, I have to laugh when I read on sites that recommend spacing of 2 4 feet. Havent had any die of freezing or high temps and also do well in part shade. This is privet by the way. If you just took out holly, I guess it is too late now, but you could have cut them down to the ground and built a new hedge at 6 feet. They should work out fine. Remember it is not Ligustrum vulgare, which is pretty invasive just about everywhere. Although sometimes given a bad rap, this is usually a result of misidentification, since all privets are generally similar in appearance, and it takes a little knowledge and experience to identify them accurately. The green is stronger and will in time take over if you leave it. Thanks. I know I planted very close to the fence but what I am trying to achieve is green covering the wooden fence and I need 10 to 15 feet of height for privacy. The only bad time would be at the height of summer, especially during a drought.

Dont mix sizes, the smaller ones wont grow well. I planted 2 many years ago in opposite corners of my fenced yard and have let them grow naturally. That splitting of the branches into many stems is a natural result of continued pruning over many years again, pretty universal for shrubs. Wow, you must have a large property!

We guarantee that your trees will get to you healthy and happy. Plants are fast-growing and do best in a good soil and a sprinkling of bonemeal to get them going. I found this yesterday in an undeveloped lot within a nice neighborhood. If you dont stay on top of them, they will be a mess all over your yard! Im so glad I came home to research before purchase! This is a beautiful plant.

I want to plant some trees that are evergreen to provide privacy since I have two story homes surrounding me. But its non-native, pops up all over because of the birds, and the berries are toxic to people (and, I think, mammals.) The other type that I have has never had berries! We moved into a house that has a tall well established Ligustrum tree in the back yard. This is probably the best article Ive read about privet online; thank you so much! This makes it suitable for growing in very urban areas. I have allergies in general but dont find it to be worse than the cedars and the oak pollen-you cant escape.

Perforated drain tile is easily invaded by roots, so the answer is probably yes. Im zone 5a and its a light shade spot. I am sure that is just if left wild?

Would the Howardii ligustrum privet fulfill those qualities? There are alternatives! The syrup smells really fantastic. If you dont trim you will get more flowers.

There are many of these growing on the wooded part of our property and I didnt know what they were but they are beautiful in bloom. I live on the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County more north/central Jersey. Then come the tiny pure berries that stain surrounding walkways. It has been blossoming since may, but many of the blossoms are dying. I suspect you wont like it much. These berries can be messy but they are contained in the area I planted it and the birds love them. .

I had a lot of space though and I diligently pruned and cleaned it up once a year after flowering, so that may have helped matters, but there were a lot of dead flower heads I could never reach. Horrific! So I think the two you have bought will be fine in your hedge. It is in stock right now. I think you have made an excellent choice. Privet is a robust, hardy hedging plant that grows virtually anywhere.

Lets hope so but these are tough plants that take some killing. Then they need constant trimming, cannot develop their mature attractive forms, and become a nuisance in the garden, ending up being removed after a few years. Well, I can say that they could be privet, but they could be a lot of other things too.

The foliage is very different (simple leaves versus divided ones in elderflower), and the first rule of foraging is to be 100% sure of your plants. We have a large number of berries, many more than ever before hanging like grape clusters.



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