A Well-Behaved Privet
Reimagine hedging with Kindly® privet (Ligustrum japonicum)—the first-ever seedless Japanese privet selection. Unlike other varieties, this easy-care, non-invasive option delivers year-round beauty without the worry of unwanted spreading, so you can spend less time managing and more time enjoying your landscape.
Boasting lush evergreen foliage, Kindly® privet grows in an upright, dense habit. In the spring and summer, it produces lovely white flowers that give off a light fragrance for added interest. Reaching a height of 4-6’ and a width of 3-4’, it makes the perfect hedge and foundation plant.
Hardy to USDA zones 6-9, Kindly® privet is a low-maintenance shrub that tolerates a wide range of growing conditions. It enjoys full to part sun, developing its darkest coloring when planted in spaces situated in direct sunlight. Pruning is hardly ever needed; however, you can prune it to any shape you like; just plan to do so in early spring.
Spring Gardening To-Do List
Spring is here, and so are the gardening tasks! Join Rick and Stacey in a recent episode of their Gardening Simplified radio show to learn more about the spring gardening tasks you’ll need to tackle to get your garden ready for another successful season.