Further Information

You'll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed in the product grid. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you're willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.

For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section.

Pruning Advice

Golden Privet can be trimmed regularly throughout the growing season upto 2 or 3 times during the summer which will help promote a healthy bushy plant.

Delivery & Returns

Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on most orders when you reach a minimum order value for your packaging type which is based on the size and quantity of plants that you order. Details are in the delivery information table below.

Packaging Type	Standard Delivery Charge	Minimum Order Values for FREE Delivery
Boxes (Bare roots and pots up to and inc 7.5L)	£7.99 delivery charge (orders up to £60)	Orders of £60 and over - FREE
Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc)	£60 delivery charge (orders up to £350)	Orders of £350 and over - FREE
Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery)	£450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500)	Orders of £1500 and over - FREE

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For full delivery information, including geographical exceptions, see our delivery page

Golden Privet Hedge Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum'

Name: Golden Privet Hedge
SKU: LIGA
Price: 2.49 GBP
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The Golden Privet hedge plant is a widely grown semi evergreen, meaning that it is generally evergreen but may lose some or all of its leaves in very hard winters or coastal areas.

EVERGREEN
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS BERRIES
HAS FLOWERS (White)

Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal, Chalk and Clay Soils in Full Sun or Semi Shade. Inland and exposed Sites
Growth Rate: expect average growth between 20cm and 40cm per year
Height: grows upto 4 metres in height
Bare root plants are shown in winter dormancy as a single bare root and a bundle for comparison. Please note if ordering 1 x bare root, this will be a single plant not a bundle unless shown as a multibuy item.
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SKU LIGA

Golden Privet Hedging Description

This variegated plant has bright green leaves with yellow margins and some completely yellow leaves and forms creamy white flowers in July, which are attractive to insects. It is less vigorous than the green variety Ligustrum Ovalifolium (approx 20-40cmcm pa) and it will respond to clipping by forming a dense, formal hedge. For a less formal Privet alternative, try Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare).

Privet is resistant to pollution and therefore popular in urban and suburban gardens. Golden Privet will grow well virtually anywhere other than wet sites. Its leaves are harmful if eaten.

Pot grown plants have recommended densities shown but you can increase or reduce this density dependent on your level of patience. We also have a lovely root ball in this variety which is bushy and requires fewer per metre - our suggestion is 2 per metre but you can increase or reduce this according to the effect your are looking for and your budget.

Please note that Privet can defoliate when re-planted (especially bare root) - plants will recover in Spring.

Pot grown and instant hedging plants are available all year round. Bare roots are only available from november to late April/early May. Root Ball plants are available from mid-October to mid-April.

If you're keen to step away from the conventionally green hediging, then we have a wide range of colourful hedging plants, including other plants with golden edged leaves such as Oleaster 'Gilt Edge', Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald and Gold' and Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus'. Have a look out our extensive selection of evergreen hedging for other alternatives to Golden Privet.

What are root types?

Root types explained.

Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.