Hedges Direct 
Golden Privet Hedge Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum'
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1. Select Your Root Type
Bare Roots
Soil-free and seasonal (Nov–Mar), great value for bulk planting in winter.
Root Balls
Larger plants with soil-wrapped roots—ideal for strong, mature growth in cold months.
Pot Grown
Available year-round with established roots, for flexible, reliable planting.
Instant Hedging
Ready-grown hedges for quick privacy and instant garden impact.
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Pot Grown
From £2.49
2. Select Your Height
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS BERRIES
HAS FLOWERS (White)
Description
Golden Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum'), also affectionately known as Yellow Privet, is a lively twist on the traditional hedge with its bright green leaves boldly outlined in yellow. This variegated hedge species lights up any garden with its cheerful foliage and clusters of creamy white flowers that bloom in July, attracting bees and butterflies alike to enhance biodiversity in your garden.
Whether you’re creating a formal hedge or a vibrant garden border, Ligustrum ovalifolium adapts beautifully. When clipped, it forms a dense, structured hedge that provides excellent privacy and noise reduction. Golden Privet hedges are also particularly resilient to pollution, making them a great fit for urban gardens where space is at a premium and tranquillity is treasured. It’s less vigorous than its green counterpart – Common Privet – with a growth rate of 20-40cm per year. For a less formal alternative, you might want to check out Wild Privet instead.
Golden Privet hedging prefers well-drained, moist soils but is surprisingly adaptable and can flourish in all but the wettest conditions. It's also tolerant of different light conditions, from full sun to partial shade, allowing it flexibility in garden placement. Its leaves are harmful to humans and pets if eaten, so keep this in mind when planting. Read our hedge-planting tips here.
We have pot-grown and bare-root Golden Privet hedge plants available. Our pot-grown plants have the recommended densities shown, but you can increase or reduce this density depending on your level of patience.*
*Bare-root and root-ball stock are subject to availability and may change, but are generally available from autumn through to spring.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fertiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly
Pruning Advice
Trim Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum' 2 to 3 times a year during the summer when it’s in growing season to keep it in tip-top shape. This will encourage dense and healthy growth.
If your Golden Privet has become a bit unruly, a more significant cutback in early spring can rejuvenate it, giving you lush, fresh growth by the time summer rolls around.
Please note that Golden Privet can defoliate when re-planted, especially bare-root varieties, but it’ll recover in Spring.
Learn more about how to trim a hedge here.
