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Ligustrum Japonica - 12/14 Girth - 180cm Stem - 120Hx150W (Pleached) Ligustrum Japonia
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Key Features
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (White)
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
Seasonal Availablity
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Description
Ligustrum japonicum, commonly known as Japanese Privet, is an attractive evergreen tree widely used for pleached screening and formal garden structure. Its glossy dark green leaves form a dense, leafy canopy that provides year-round privacy while maintaining a neat architectural appearance.
When trained as a pleached tree, the foliage forms a structured panel above a clear stem, making it ideal for creating living screens, boundary planting, and elegant garden divisions. In summer, small creamy-white flowers may appear, followed by dark berries that attract birds.
Hardy, resilient, and tolerant of urban and coastal conditions, Ligustrum japonicum is a versatile choice for modern and traditional garden designs.
Supplied as a pleached specimen with 12–14cm girth and approximately 1.8m clear stem height (pot grown), this mature structure provides instant screening and architectural impact.
- Evergreen pleached screening tree
- Glossy dark green foliage
- Dense canopy ideal for privacy
- Perfect for formal garden structure
- Suitable for screening and boundaries
- Tolerant of urban and coastal conditions
- Hardy and easy to maintain
- Supplied 12–14cm girth – approx. 1.2m clear stem (pleached, pot grown)
Position: Plant in full sun or partial shade.
Planting: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Ideal for creating living screens along boundaries.
Watering & Feeding: Water thoroughly after planting and during the first growing season. Feed in spring to encourage healthy foliage.
Pruning: Trim regularly during the growing season to maintain the pleached framework and encourage dense foliage.
Winter Care: Fully hardy in most UK gardens. Protect young plants from extreme frost or cold winds.
Q: What does pleached mean?
Pleached trees are trained so branches form a flat framework above a clear stem, creating a living screen.
Q: How tall will Ligustrum japonicum grow?
The screen height depends on the trained framework but can be maintained with regular pruning.
Q: Is it evergreen?
Yes-retains glossy green foliage throughout the year.
Q: Is it suitable for privacy screening?
Yes-excellent for creating dense evergreen screens.
Q: What does 12/14 girth mean?
The trunk circumference measures 12–14cm at 1 metre above ground.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
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Prepare Your Planting Area
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Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly