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California Privet (Fast Growing, Privacy Hedge)
California Privet (Fast Growing, Privacy Hedge)
$69.00
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| 1–3 | — | $69.00 ea |
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| 4-9 | 5% off | $65.55 ea |
| 10-19 | 10% off | $62.10 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $58.65 ea |
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Ligustrum ovalifolium
Choose California Privet when you need a quick, clipped privacy hedge on a budget. The tradeoff is upkeep: it grows fast, so plan on regular pruning and some winter leaf drop in colder New England spots.
Buy This If
- You want privacy sooner
- You will prune regularly
- You need a budget hedge
Skip This If
- You dislike shearing
- You need winter leaf cover
- You are planting native-only
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It makes a clean green wall quickly, but it is more functional than showy. |
| Growth Rate | A | It fills in fast, which helps privacy but also adds pruning work. |
| Maintenance | C+ | It handles hard trimming well, but a tidy hedge needs regular cuts. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It can be kept tighter with pruning, but it is not the best fit for very narrow beds. |
| Screening Value | A- | It creates dense warm-season privacy, with some thinning possible during colder winters. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend California Privet for customers who care more about fast coverage than a no-prune planting. Start training it early; waiting too long makes the first cleanup harder.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 12.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 6 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, dense, bushy |
Customers Usually Ask
Is it evergreen?
Semi-evergreen; expect more leaf drop after tough winters or exposed-site conditions.
How often should I trim it?
Plan on regular shaping during the growing season if you want a formal hedge.
Will deer eat it?
It has good deer resistance, but heavy pressure can still cause some browsing.
Why Choose Shrubs for a Stronger Landscape?
- Structure & Definition: Shrubs frame homes, define walkways, and create organized planting beds.
- Privacy & Screening: Many varieties grow dense and full, making them ideal for natural hedges and property boundaries.
- Seasonal Color & Texture: From evergreen foliage to flowering varieties, shrubs provide visual interest in every season.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31035
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