A beautifully mature, architectural evergreen tree with real presence. This Standard Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese Privet) features a strong, thick 1.8m clear stem topped with a large, densely branched head of glossy green leaves, creating a smart and stylish statement tree.
Standing around 3 metres tall overall, it’s ideal for adding instant height, structure, and evergreen coverage to gardens, courtyards, and patios. Its tidy form and attractive foliage make it a perfect choice for formal planting, entrances, or lining pathways.
Ligustrum japonicum is hardy, easy to care for, and responds well to light pruning, keeping its rounded canopy lush and full throughout the year.
Why you’ll love it
Mature standard tree with a thick, sturdy stem
Large, full head for instant impact
Evergreen leaves for year-round greenery
Perfect for pots, entrances, or statement planting
Hardy and easy to maintain with light trimming
For a softer, layered look at ground level, underplant with ornamental grasses or ferns to complement its glossy foliage and add texture beneath the canopy.
Stem height: Approx. 1.8m
Overall height: Approx. 3m
Form: Standard (single stem with rounded head)
Our plants can be planted all year round providing the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged at time of planting, for more info click here
✓ Semi-evergreen
✓ 10 plants in this pot
✓ Oval shaped leaves
✓ Fast Growing
✓ Pollution tolerant
✓ Blooms white flowers in the summer
✓ Supplied in a 4L growers pot
✓ Already at a height of 70-80cm
✓ Supplied 4L
Delivery information for UK Mainland Deliveries:
Our price for Standard Delivery is £5.99. This price is the same regardless of how many items you purchase! If you spend £150.00 or above, Standard Delivery is free. Standard Delivery takes 2-6 Working Days.
Next Working Delivery is £9.99. Please place your order by 2pm Monday – Thursday. Please note deliveries are carried out by a third party courier; therefore, we cannot guarantee our Next Day Delivery Service. During very busy periods, Next Working Day delivery may be temporarily unavailable.
Postcode and delivery exclusions apply.
Privet Hedging has a growth rate of around 30-60cm per year and typically grow to around 1-4m. Ideal sun and shade and will grow in most normal well-drained soils.
Planting:
Soak the rootball before planting. Plant in a hole twice the diameter of the rootball or pot. Mix an organic soil improver and general fertilizer with the infill soil. Water regularly until established.
Harmful if eaten.
If you order by 2:00pm Monday - Thursday (Excluding Bank Holidays) and select 'Next Working Day Delivery' we aim to deliver your order on the Next Working Day.
If you select Standard Delivery you will receive your order in 2-5 Working Days from the day your order was placed.
95% of the plants we have in stock on our website can be planted 365 days a year providing the ground is not frozen or waterlogged at time of planting.
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