Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum is commonly known as 'Golden Privet' it is an extremely popular UK hedge that displays stunningly bright golden foliage with creamy white flowers in summer and beutiful glossy black berries in autumn. This evergreen hedge is excellent for formal areas and will provide all year round colour and screening. Golden Privet prefers well-drained chalky soil, however will do fine in any type of soil as long as you avoid very wet conditions. Ligustrum grows at around 1-2 feet per year but can be pruned to a manageable size. SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - Bare Root plants are supplied from late November until Spring the following year. CHARACTERISTICS - ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum is known for it's all year round golden evergreen look. During the summer months you will see white creamy flowers and glossy black berries during autumn, excellent for the wildlife. HEIGHT AND SPREAD - Supplied in their dormant state, Ligustrum grows at 1-2ft per year and can reach up to 4m+ at full maturity, but can be pruned to a relatively low form of 1m if required. PLANTING TIPS - Bare-Root hedging is typically planted in a double staggered row of 5 plants per metre. Evergreen plants are generally planted to less density than deciduous plants, such is the nature of their dense foliage.