Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' - 1/0 20-40 CM

Description
The Common privet 'Atrovirens' (Ligustrum vulgare) is a bushy, loose shrub with decorative, black, round fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. The Common privet 'Atrovirens' also has leathery, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ligustrum vulgare viride.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * easy to care for * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates, can be built over

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Common privet 'Atrovirens's are dark green, lanceolate, leathery, opposite.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common privet 'Atrovirens' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common privet 'Atrovirens' is a bushy and loose-growing shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the end of June to the beginning of July - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of the Common privet 'Atrovirens' appear in panicles from June to July. These are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The black, round fruits of Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), topiary, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.