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. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Flanders.
About
Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' is a cultivar of Ligustrum, a genus of shrubs in the Oleaceae family. This bushy, upright, and vigorous plant is semi-evergreen to evergreen, making it suitable for year-round interest. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided they are well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is versatile for use in hedging, screens, wildlife gardens, and informal or city garden settings. Propagation can be achieved through seed or cuttings, with spring and summer being seasons of interest.
About the genus
A privet is a flowering plant in the genus Ligustrum. The genus contains about 50 species of erect, deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees, with a native distribution from Europe to tropical and subtropical Asia, and with one species each native to Australia and north Africa. Some species have become widely naturalized or invasive where introduced.
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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
- Native to
- Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'
- 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
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 an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.
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