Lodense Privet
Ligustrum vulgare 'Lodense'
lih-GUS-trum vul-GAIR-iss
Shrubs: Ornamental Shrub
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Half-Hardy: 32°
Best low hedge. Trimming can be done at anytime. If not trimmed this shrub will grow to about 8 feet tall with spreading branches that will have showy, fragrant white flowers in late spring. Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions, including poor soil, dry or wet areas and exposed locations. Spacing for hedges should be from 2 feet to 4 feet apart
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Early Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
