Pleached Japanese privet Tree

Ligustrum japonicum (lucidum), commonly known as the Japanese privet, is an upright evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow to a mature height and spread of approximately 4 meters. We offer this variety as pleached, trained to develop a flat, two-dimensional shape along stakes or wires, making it an ideal choice for an elevated hedge or screen. This tree features dark green, waxy leaves that can reach up to 10 centimeters in length, providing an attractive backdrop for its small, fragrant, off-white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. These flowers are followed by clusters of small black berries. The Japanese privet thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers a position with full sun to partial shade.