Privet Root Ball Hedging Pre-Orders Now Open

Fast-Growing Evergreen Hedging – Available October to March

Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) has long been one of Britain's favourite hedging plants, valued for its rapid growth, dense foliage and ability to create an attractive, affordable boundary hedge. Semi-evergreen in most parts of the UK, it retains much of its foliage through winter while producing fresh green growth each spring.

Our root ball Privet is field-grown for several years before being carefully lifted during the dormant season with an intact ball of soil surrounding the roots. This allows you to purchase mature, well-established plants at a significantly lower cost than equivalent container-grown specimens.

Available exclusively from October to March, root ball Privet is an excellent choice for anyone looking to establish an instant hedge.

Why Pre-Order Your Privet Hedging?

Root ball Privet is lifted fresh from the field each autumn, with the highest quality plants available from the very first lifting of the season.

By pre-ordering now, you'll benefit from:

• ✔ Priority access to freshly lifted field-grown plants
• ✔ The widest choice of sizes
• ✔ Guaranteed availability before the busy planting season
• ✔ Exclusive pre-order offers before lifting begins

Larger specimens are grown in limited quantities and often sell out early.

Why Choose Root Ball Privet?

Field-grown Privet develops naturally over several years, producing a dense branching framework and a strong fibrous root system before lifting.

Root ball plants offer exceptional value, allowing you to create an established hedge with mature plants at a much lower cost than container-grown alternatives.

Benefits include:

• Larger plants for less money
• Freshly lifted field-grown stock
• Strong, well-developed root systems
• Excellent establishment when planted correctly
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Ideal for privacy, boundaries and screening

With the correct planting and aftercare, Privet quickly develops into a thick, attractive hedge.

Why Choose Privet Hedging?

Privet has remained one of the UK's most popular hedging plants for generations because it is reliable, adaptable and easy to grow.

It offers:

• Fast growth
• Dense branching
• Semi-evergreen foliage
• Excellent privacy and screening
• Easy to clip into formal hedges
• Highly tolerant of pruning
• Suitable for most soil types
• Hardy and reliable throughout the UK

Its vigorous growth makes it ideal for creating neat, formal hedges that respond well to regular trimming.

Planting Root Ball Privet

Root ball Privet should be planted as soon as possible after delivery.

1. Prepare the Ground

Dig a planting trench or individual holes wider than each rootball and loosen the surrounding soil to encourage new root growth.

2. Position the Plant

Place each rootball so the top sits level with the surrounding ground. Avoid planting too deeply, as this can reduce establishment.

3. Leave the Hessian On

Do not remove the hessian or wire basket. They are designed to keep the rootball intact during planting and naturally decompose over time, allowing new roots to grow through.

4. Backfill

Backfill using the excavated soil, firm gently around the rootball and water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.

Soil and Position

Privet is one of the easiest hedging plants to grow and performs well in a wide range of conditions.

Suitable for:

• Clay
• Loam
• Chalk
• Sandy soils
• Most well-drained garden soils

It grows happily in:

• Full sun
• Partial shade
• Exposed gardens
• Sheltered locations

Avoid permanently waterlogged ground.

Aftercare

Good aftercare during the first growing season is essential for successful establishment.

We recommend:

• Water thoroughly immediately after planting.
• Continue deep watering throughout the first spring and summer, particularly during dry weather.
• Water slowly so moisture reaches the entire rootball.
• Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture.
• Keep grass and weeds clear from around each plant.
• Stake larger specimens if required to prevent wind rock.

Consistent watering during the first growing season will encourage strong root development and faster establishment.

Pruning Privet Hedging

Privet responds exceptionally well to trimming and quickly produces dense new growth.

For the best results:

• Trim two or three times each year during the growing season.
• Regular pruning encourages a thicker, bushier hedge.
• Light trimming while young helps develop dense growth from the base upwards.

With regular maintenance, Privet forms one of the neatest and easiest hedges to manage.

Privet Root Ball Hedging FAQs

When is root ball Privet available?

Root ball Privet is available between October and March, while the plants remain dormant.

Should I remove the hessian?

No. Leave both the hessian and any wire basket intact. They naturally break down after planting while helping to keep the rootball together during establishment.

Can Privet be planted in winter?

Yes. Winter is the ideal planting season, provided the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged.

How much watering will it need?

Water thoroughly immediately after planting and continue to water deeply throughout the first growing season. During warm, dry weather, two or three deep soakings each week are far more beneficial than frequent light watering.

Is root ball Privet guaranteed?

Root ball plants are freshly lifted from the field and rely on correct planting, suitable soil conditions and good aftercare for successful establishment. As factors such as weather, soil conditions, planting depth and watering are outside our control, root ball hedging is supplied without guarantee.

Reserve Your Privet Root Ball Hedging Today

Privet remains one of the most reliable and cost-effective hedging plants for creating a dense, attractive boundary. Pre-order now to secure the freshest field-grown stock, enjoy the widest choice of sizes and ensure priority availability when lifting begins in October.

Whether you're creating privacy around your garden, planting a formal boundary or completing a larger landscaping project, our premium root ball Privet offers outstanding value, rapid establishment and years of dependable performance.