A closer look also pays off with the privet. We show where you should buy privet hedges and what to look out for when buying.
Have you decided to purchase one or more copies of the privet (Ligustrum)? A very good decision. Then the question arises as to which privet suits your plans and where you can get it. We provide tips for successful shopping.
Privet hedges, like all shrubs, are a long-term purchase. It is therefore important to think carefully about which type and variety you choose. It is best to go to a tree nursery in your area where you can examine the various plants and receive expert advice. Since privet plants are widespread and common garden plants, they are also reasonably priced.
You should pay attention to this when buying privet
Fortunately, privet is not particularly susceptible to diseases and pests. The probability of catching a sick privet is therefore relatively low. Of course, you should still make sure that the plant is in good condition and looks vigorous. When choosing the type, you should not only be seduced by the outside, because the inner values count. Make sure you have sufficient winter hardiness if you want to keep the privet outside all year round. With varieties of the common privet (Ligustrum vulgare) or the oval-leaved privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) you are well advised when it comes to cold tolerance.
In addition to the type and variety, the size of the privet is also important. It is offered in various sizes and the price varies accordingly. Here you should find a good middle ground between sufficient size and affordability. If you choose the smallest plants, you will have to wait quite a while until the hedge is big enough as a privacy screen, but you will save a lot of money. After all, privet is fast-growing.
There are plants in pots and inBalls to buy as well as bare root. In the third variant, you should first put the plants in water and then plant them directly. Give them special attention at first so that they can find their way around their new home more quickly. Regular watering is absolutely necessary here.
Recommended sources for privet
The Huben tree nursery from Ladenburg near Heidelberg and Ammann from Steißlingen near Konstanz have a wide range of quality privet plants. Anyone looking for Ligustrum vulgare ‘Atrovirens’ will also find what they are looking for at Hecken-Direkt.de. Otherwise, privet can be found in almost every garden center or nursery in spring and autumn. Even some hardware stores have the plants in their range.
Once you have bought the right plant, you can start planting your privet. You can find more information on this in our special article.