Overview
Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' is a bushy, upright, vigorous shrubs in the genus Ligustrum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen, evergreen foliage. Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedging and screens, wildlife gardens, cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and flower borders and beds.
About the genus
Ligustrum consists of shrubs or small trees that can be either deciduous or evergreen. The leaves are simple and entire, while the plant produces panicles of small white flowers in spring or summer, which may have an unpleasant scent. These flowers are followed by clusters of black or deep purple berries.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ligustrum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Vigorous
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi-evergreen, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'
- Cultivation
- Fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Privet aphid, Scale insects, Leaf-mining moths, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spots, Honey fungus, Verticillium wilt
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'?
Fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Where is the best place to plant Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'?
Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' need?
Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' hardy in the UK?
Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' has a UK hardiness rating of H6.
How do I propagate Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.