Wild privet is a species of flowering plant in the olive family. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. The leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and 1020 cm (48 in) long and 23 cm (0?81?4 in) broad. The flowers are white, borne in dense panicles. The fruit is a black drupe.
Related plant:
Wild Honeysuckle Bush
About soil condition, wild privet can grow in both moist and dry soils, but it prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of both full sun and partial shade, but it prefers partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including clay, sand, loam, and even rocky soils.
Similar to other plants, wild privet needs sunlight to grow. However, it is more tolerant of shade than most other plants. This means that it can grow in areas that don't get a lot of sun. Wild privet is a good choice for a shade garden.
The temperature condition that is best for wild privet is between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. This is because the plant is native to temperate regions and does not do well in hot or cold weather. If the temperature gets too hot, the leaves will start to turn yellow and fall off. If it gets too cold, the plant will go into shock and may die.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is around 50%. The plant can tolerate a range of 30-70% humidity. However, it will not thrive if the humidity is constantly outside of this range. If the humidity is too high, the leaves will start to turn yellow and drop off. If the humidity is too low, the leaves will become dry and brittle.
About fertilizer, this plant doesn't need much. A little bit every now and then is all it needs. It's actually quite sensitive to too much fertilizer, so be careful not to overdo it. When it comes to watering, this plant is pretty drought-tolerant once established. It's best to just let the soil dry out a bit between watering. As for the roots, they're pretty tough and can handle being disturbed.
Pruning is an important part of keeping your wild privet healthy and looking its best. Regular pruning will help to encourage new growth and keep the plant looking tidy. When pruning, be sure to remove any dead or damaged branches and cut back any overgrown areas. It is best to prune in the late winter or early spring.
Propagation of wild privet is best done by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be 10-15cm (4-6in) long and have at least 2-3 leaves. Remove the bottom leaf and insert the cuttings into a pot of moistened sand or semi-rotten bark. The pot should be placed in a cool, shaded position until the cuttings have rooted, which should take 4-6 weeks. Once rooted, the cuttings can be planted out into their permanent positions.
Usually, the plant growth rate is about 30 to 60 centimeters per year. bushy type wild privet has a moderate to fast growth rate, while the weeping type has a slow to moderate growth rate. When planting, be sure to water well and fertilize regularly for optimal growth.
Common problems for this kind of plant are leaf spot, twig blight, and root rot. These problems are caused by the environment and not by the plant itself. The best way to combat these problems is to improve the growing conditions for the wild privet.
Source:
European privet : Ligustrum vulgare - Oleaceae (Olive) - MISIN
Wild Violets - Turfgrass Science at Purdue University
Wild Nature Press | Princeton University Press
