Golden Privet Ligustrum Ovalifolium Aureum Instant Hedge

The Ligustrum ovalifolium aureum Instant Hedge, commonly known as Golden Privet, is a decorative, semi-evergreen hedging solution that adds colour and structure to any landscape. Supplied by Green-tech in 1-metre troughs, each unit contains 5 healthy plants, 70–90cm tall, with robust 20–25cm root balls for immediate planting and visual impact.

Golden Privet features vibrant yellow leaves with green variegation, creating an eye-catching contrast to standard green hedges. Semi-evergreen in nature, it retains most of its foliage in winter in milder climates. Its upright, bushy habit, quick growth, and tolerance of pollution and a wide range of soil types make it ideal for both formal and informal planting schemes.

Perfect for landscape architects, councils, professional gardeners, and developers, this hedge offers instant coverage, privacy, and ornamental appeal.

Features and Benefits

Bold Golden Foliage: Variegated yellow-green leaves provide year-round visual interest

Instant Hedge Solution: Pre-grown in 1m troughs for immediate impact

Semi-Evergreen: Retains most leaves in winter for consistent structure

Low Maintenance: Responds well to pruning; suitable for most soils

Urban and Pollution Tolerant: Ideal for gardens, housing estates, and public areas

Applications

Decorative urban and residential hedging

Garden boundaries and driveway screens

Housing developments and estate planting

Parks, schools, and public green spaces

Commercial property landscaping

Specification

Pack Size: 5 plants per 1m trough

Trough Length: 1 metre

Plant Height: 70–90cm

Root Ball Diameter: 20–25cm

Growth Form: Semi-evergreen with variegated golden foliage

Seasonality: Year-round availability (subject to stock)

Planting and Aftercare Instructions

Planting:

Dig a trench slightly wider than root balls and deep enough to plant level

Remove plants carefully from the trough and space 30–40cm apart

Backfill with nutrient-rich topsoil, firm gently, and water thoroughly

Aftercare:

Water regularly during dry periods, especially for the first 1–2 years

Trim twice yearly to maintain shape and encourage density

Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Performs best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils

Important Notes & Customer Responsibility

Winter: Semi-evergreen; may lose some leaves in harsh winters

Spring/Summer: New growth emerges, forming dense, vibrant foliage

Proper watering, occasional fertiliser, and light pruning are essential for long-term performance. Green-tech cannot accept returns on living plants once delivered. Instant coverage is provided, but hedges will continue to mature and strengthen over time.

Delivery Information

Delivered on pallets via HGV

Customers must ensure suitable access, including flat, level surfaces for offloading

Tail-lift may be available for domestic deliveries; manual unloading or equipment may be required

Ensure delivery address can accommodate HGV access and any necessary permissions

Please Note: Product is dispatched directly from the supplier’s warehouse. Availability may vary, and delivery can take up to 15 working days. Tracking depends on the supplier’s shipping process. Contact Green-tech for delivery advice or special requirements.

Species | Ligustrum Ovalifolium Aureum (Golden Privet)

Number of Plants | 5 per 1m trough

Plant Height | 70–90cm

Root Ball Size | 20–25cm diameter

Growth Form | Bushy, semi-evergreen with golden-yellow variegated foliage

Soil Preference | Most well-drained, fertile soils

Light Requirement | Full sun to partial shade

Delivery Season | All year (subject to availability)

Packaging | 1-metre trough

Ideal Uses | Decorative hedging, bright screening, front gardens, urban spaces