border privet

Border privet (Ligustrum obtusifolium) should be watered often enough to keep the soil moist but not soggy, about once or twice a week depending on the weather and the condition of the soil. In warmer, drier climates, you may need to water more frequently. During the hottest days of summer, it’s best to water your border privet early in the morning or in the evening to help avoid evaporation. Additionally, it’s important to check the soil before watering since moisture in the soil will delay watering needs.

Border privet (Ligustrum obtusifolium) prefers full sunlight for optimal growth. It can also grow in partial shade but will develop more slowly. The ideal amount of direct sunlight for border privet is at least 5 hours per day. If planted in a spot where it receives full sunshine throughout the day, border privet grows to its expected size within a few years.

Border privet (Ligustrum obtusifolium) should be pruned during late winter, before new spring growth begins. This is the best time to prune border privet due to the decreased risk of encouraging disease or infection for the newly exposed shoots. When pruning, remove dead, damaged and diseased growth first then cut out any strong, tall stems or thin out weak, spindly shoots. Don’t prune too much at once as this can cause stress to the plant. The overall shape of the border privet should be maintained and any overgrowth should be removed to allow more light and air to reach the internal branches. Pruning should be done annually to maintain the desired size and shape. It is also helpful to apply mulch around the base of the plant to reduce the growth of weeds.