.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, evergreen shrub known for its oval-shaped leaves and versatility in hedges and screens. It offers attractive foliage and moderate growth, making it ideal for privacy and landscaping. Suggested Uses Perfect for hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, and landscape borders. It adapts well to formal and informal garden styles. Plant Details Botanical Name: California Privet Ligustrum ovalifolium Common Name: California Privet Size & Growth: Typically grows 6-10 ft tall with a similar spread, moderately fast growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Summer to early fall Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Moderate Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and hedging plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants about 3-4 feet apart for hedges. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, but well-drained Soil Type: Adaptable to a variety of soils Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after flowering or in late winter to maintain shape Winter Care: Mulch around roots in colder zones; protect from harsh winter winds Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container or nursery Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Regular watering during dry spells enhances growth