Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' - P13

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

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ligustrum vulgare viride.

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

Growth habit
Bushy, loose.

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 soil 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 appear in panicles from June to July. They 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.