Ligustrum Delavayanum 1/2 Standard 35 Litre Pot

Ligustrum delavayanum (½ Standard) – A Compact Evergreen with Year-Round Structure

Ligustrum delavayanum, also known as Delavay Privet, is a neat and refined evergreen shrub valued for its small, dark green leaves and naturally compact habit. Grown as a ½ standard, this variety is trained into a formal lollipop-shaped head on a clear stem, making it ideal for adding height, symmetry, and evergreen interest to beds, borders, or container displays. Its tidy form and low-maintenance nature make it a popular choice for both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:

• Fresh new foliage emerges, filling out the clipped head with dense, glossy leaves in a deep, rich green.

• In late spring to early summer, clusters of small, creamy-white flowers may appear, subtly fragrant and attractive to pollinators.

• The overall shape can be lightly trimmed to maintain a crisp outline.

Summer:

• The tree maintains its compact, spherical form, offering rich evergreen foliage that provides structure and contrast to surrounding plants.

• Flowering may continue into early summer, followed by the development of small, dark berries in late summer on mature plants.

Autumn:

• Foliage remains dense and dark green, continuing to offer a neat and formal presence in the garden.

• The head may benefit from a light trim to maintain its round shape going into winter.

Winter:

• Fully evergreen, Ligustrum delavayanum provides valuable structure and greenery through the cold months.

• Its neatly clipped form adds architectural interest to winter gardens, patios, and entrances.

Structure & Form

• Height & Spread: As a ½ standard, the clear stem is typically around 60–80cm tall, with a rounded head reaching 40–60cm wide when clipped. Overall height can reach 1.2–1.5 metres depending on maintenance and maturity.

• Form: Formal lollipop or ball-on-stem shape; dense foliage with a fine texture.

• Growth Habit: Slow to moderate-growing and very responsive to clipping, making it ideal for formal or shaped topiary use.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Entrance Features: Use in pairs to frame doorways, gates, or pathways with elegant symmetry.

• Formal Gardens: Ideal for structured beds, courtyard designs, or topiary schemes where shape and discipline are key.

• Container Planting: Perfectly suited to pots on terraces, balconies, or patios—especially when underplanted with seasonal colour.

• Small Gardens: Its compact, upright form is space-efficient while still offering year-round impact.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; best foliage density occurs in sunnier spots.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soils; adaptable to a range of soil types including chalk.

• Maintenance: Easy to maintain—clip two to three times a year to retain shape. Water regularly in dry spells, especially in containers. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in most parts of the UK; may benefit from shelter in exposed or very cold areas when young.

Why Choose Ligustrum delavayanum (½ Standard)?

This evergreen standard form of Ligustrum offers effortless style and structure throughout the year. Whether flanking an entrance, standing sentinel in a formal border, or adding height and elegance to a patio container, its tidy, compact shape and glossy leaves provide lasting impact. Easy to care for and versatile in design, it’s an ideal choice for gardens of any size seeking a polished, evergreen feature.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Underplanting: Surround the base with trailing ivy, miniature bulbs, or violas for seasonal contrast and texture.

• Companion Topiary: Combine with Buxus cones, Ilex balls, or Taxus pyramids for a structured, evergreen composition.

• Perennials: Plant nearby with Lavandula, Nepeta, or Salvia for soft colour and fragrance to offset the formal shape.

• Containers: Use with terracotta or classic stone pots for a timeless look, or pair with sleek, modern containers for contemporary styling.

Ligustrum Delavayanum 1/2 Standard 35 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Semi Hardy Average Rate Of Growth White Semi Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.