Ligustrum Japonicum 8/10cm Pleached 180cm Standard

Ligustrum japonicum – Evergreen Pleached Structure with Year-Round Appeal

Elegant, architectural, and versatile, Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese Privet) is a superb choice for creating formal structure, privacy, and year-round greenery in gardens and landscapes. Supplied here as a pleached tree with a 180 cm standard stem and trained framework, this evergreen beauty offers instant vertical structure and refined presence, ideal for boundary screening, garden zoning, or adding a formal backdrop to planting schemes.

With its dense, glossy foliage and neat pleached canopy, Ligustrum japonicum delivers a contemporary “living wall” effect while remaining low-maintenance and resilient — perfect for both traditional and modern outdoor spaces.

Why Choose Ligustrum japonicum Pleached Trees?

Evergreen Structure All Year
Retains its dense, glossy green foliage throughout all seasons, ensuring continuous coverage and structure even in winter.

Perfect for Screening & Privacy
The pleached canopy offers a natural, elegant barrier for gardens, patios, and urban spaces — ideal for screening neighbouring properties or defining outdoor rooms.

Seasonal Interest
Produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in summer that attract pollinators, followed by ornamental dark berries for added visual appeal.

Elegant Architectural Form
Trained on a pleached frame above a 180 cm clear stem, these trees bring instant height, formality, and design structure to any landscape.

Tough, Adaptable & Easy to Grow
Hardy, low-maintenance, and tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions, Ligustrum japonicum thrives in UK gardens and urban environments alike.

How to Grow Ligustrum japonicum Pleached Trees

Position:
Best planted in full sun or partial shade. Performs well in sheltered or exposed locations.

Soil:
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil but tolerates a wide range of soil types once established.

Watering:
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots. Mature trees are relatively drought-tolerant.

Pruning:
Trim once or twice annually to maintain the pleached structure and encourage dense, leafy growth.

Growth Habit:
Upright evergreen tree with a naturally rounded canopy. Can grow to 4–6 m if unpruned, but pleached forms are maintained to size and shape.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy across the UK and tolerant of urban pollution, making it ideal for city gardens and landscapes.

Design Ideas

 Use as a living screen to create privacy and define garden spaces without harsh fencing.
 Line paths, patios, or terraces with pleached trees for an elegant, formal effect.
Frame entrances, courtyards, or garden rooms with structured evergreen form.
 Combine with deciduous pleached trees for seasonal contrast and year-round interest.

Final Thought

With its evergreen foliage, formal structure, and refined elegance, Ligustrum japonicum 8/10 cm Pleached – 180 cm Standard is a superb solution for adding privacy, structure, and style to any garden or outdoor space. Whether used as a screen, boundary, or architectural feature, it delivers year-round beauty and sophistication with minimal maintenance.

Ligustrum Japonicum 8/10cm Pleached 180cm Standard Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Mid-summer to early autumn Off-white 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.