Ligustrum vulgare 'Lodense' - 20-30 CM C2

Description
The Common privet 'Lodense' (Ligustrum vulgare) is an upright, dense, compact small shrub with decorative, black, round fruits. These are small and exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces white flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. The Common privet 'Lodense' also has roundish, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ligustrum vulgare nanum.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive copper-brown autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Common privet 'Lodense' are dark green, roundish. Common privet 'Lodense' turns bright copper-brown in autumn.

Spread
Central Europe.

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

Growth
Common privet 'Lodense' is an upright, dense and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.7 - 1 m and is approx. 50 - 70 cm wide. Slow-growing.

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: From the end of June to the beginning of July.

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 white flowers of Common privet 'Lodense' appear in panicles from June to July. These are pleasantly fragrant.

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

Worth knowing
Ligustrum vulgare 'Lodense' is slightly poisonous.

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

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