.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } California Privet Ligustrum ovalifolium Description A dense, deciduous shrub with oval-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring. It is valued for its versatility in hedges and screens, and its adaptability to various soil types. Suggested Uses Ideal for privacy hedges, informal screens, and foundation plantings in residential gardens and landscaped commercial areas. Plant Details Botanical Name: California Privet Ligustrum ovalifolium Common Name: California Privet Size & Growth: Usually reaches 4-8 ft tall with a width of 3-5 ft; fast-growing evergreen shrub. Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Fast Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested Fragrant: Yes Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Boxwood, Holly, Oregon grape Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants 3-4 feet apart for hedges. Soil Moisture: Moderate; keep moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil preferred Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and size Winter Care: Protect roots in colder zones; prune lightly in late winter Planting Depth: Bury root ball level with soil surface Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and summer Special Care: Avoid over-watering; mulching helps retain soil moisture