Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Mammoth' - 100-125 CM C3

Description
These produce black, round fruits from September onwards. They exude a strong fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

Growth habit
California privet is upright and taut in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from June to July. They are strongly scented.

Interesting facts
Ligustrum ovalifolium is slightly poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, rock garden, topiary, bee pasture

Root
Ligustrum ovalifolium is a heartroot.