Amur 'Privet'

A.V.K. Nursery Holdings Inc.

$29.99
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A quintessential "living wall," this robust shrub provides a lush, dense tapestry of deep green that transforms any boundary into a private sanctuary. In late spring, it is adorned with dainty, creamy-white flower panicles that give way to ornamental, dark purple-to-black berries that linger through the winter. Its refined texture and upright, vase-shaped habit make it a timeless choice for creating clean, architectural lines in the landscape.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

12-15' H x 8-12' W

Zone:

3-7

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Fast

Light:

Full Sun/Part Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Amur Privet, Common Privet

Scientific Name:

Ligustrum amurense

Type:

Ornamental Shrub / Hedge

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 12–15 feet tall and 8–12 feet wide.
  • Growth Habit: Dense, erect, and multi-stemmed.
  • Form: Narrow vase-shaped to upright spreading.
  • Growth Rate: Fast-growing.
  • Longevity: Approximately 30 years.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun to part shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Well-draining soil is preferred, though it is famously adaptable to almost any soil type or pH.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly tolerant of urban pollution, inner-city environments, and environmental salt.
  • Watering: Consistent moisture until established; becomes drought-tolerant over time.

Special Features:

Salt Tolerant; Urban Pollution Tolerant; Deer Resistant (generally avoided); Attracts Songbirds (fruit); Fast Growing.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom Information: Creamy white flowers in May-June with a strong aroma.
  • Fall Colour: Foliage turns a soft yellow in autumn.
  • Bark: Mature bark is thin and light brown; new growth often has a purplish tint.
  • Fruit: Dark purple-black berries ripen in fall and persist through winter.

Garden Value:

The premier choice for privacy hedges, screens, and border plantings. It is also effective as a specimen plant or in mass groupings for a formal look.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife Value: Attracts songbirds, bees, and butterflies.
  • Human Value: Provides exceptional privacy and noise reduction in urban areas; ornamental fruit adds winter visual interest.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Spring or fall.
  • Spacing: 2–3 feet apart for a dense hedge; wider for specimen use.
  • Location Tips: Avoid waterlogged or poorly drained sites; suitable for planting under power lines.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
  • Moisture Requirements: Prefers medium moisture but is highly adaptable to both dry and moist locations once established.
  • Maintenance & Fertilization: Remarkable ease of care; responds exceptionally well to heavy pruning or shearing. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced formula.

Tolerances:

Drought, salt, urban pollution, and poor soil conditions.

Tips For Success:

For the tightest hedge, prune 1–2 times during the summer after the initial spring flowering. Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base (keeping it away from the stem) to maintain root moisture.

Fruit Profile