{"product_id":"upright-privet","title":"Upright Privet","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Classic Fast, Dense Shrub for Clipped Hedges\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright Privet (\u003cem\u003eLigustrum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a time-tested hedging shrub valued for its dense, upright growth, small glossy leaves, and willingness to be sheared into crisp, formal hedges and screens. Clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in early summer, followed by dark berries. Fast-growing, tough, and deer-resistant, it's a dependable choice for privacy hedges and property lines in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUpright Privet Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLigustrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 ft. tall, 4–6 ft. wide (kept smaller by shearing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — hardy in most metro gardens; site in a sheltered spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly summer (fragrant white flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, fragrant; dark berries follow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay, poor soil, and a range of conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable in zone 4 with a sheltered site; may experience some tip dieback in harsh winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedges and screens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dense, upright habit and tolerance of shearing make it a classic for clipped hedges and privacy screens. Space 2–3 feet apart for a tight hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast privacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-growing for screening; the early-summer flowers feed pollinators. Pair with other hedging shrubs and tough perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Adaptable; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Upright Privet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. For a hedge, space 2–3 feet apart in a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Upright Privet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quite drought-tolerant once established — water during dry spells. Shear as needed to maintain a formal shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's hardy in most Twin Cities gardens with a sheltered location; in very exposed sites it may show some tip dieback that's easily pruned out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How often should I shear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce or twice during the growing season keeps a formal hedge crisp; it tolerates heavy shearing well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse privet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — fragrant white flower clusters in early summer, followed by dark berries, though hedging shears often remove the blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant flowering hedge shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native hedge shrub for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiabolo Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius):\u003c\/strong\u003e A large native shrub for informal screens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312987885873,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/upright-privet.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/upright-privet","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}