How much sun does the shrub need?

Do not plant privet too much in the shade

Privet comes with almost everyone Location Rightly so, but it is not a downright shade plant. Although it does not perish in the shade, it only grows very slowly if it does not get enough light.

In addition, it will become bald over time if not enough sunlight gets into the lower regions of the shrub. Especially species that are beautifully colored like the Gold liguster, need a lot of sun so that the leaves keep their color.

Suitable locations for privet are:

• Sunny locations (morning and evening sun)
• little direct midday sun
• under taller trees
• Penumbra

Avoid blazing midday sun

Even if the privet likes it rather sunny, the young shrubs do not tolerate it so well when they are exposed to the direct midday sun.

This is especially true in the winter, because the shrubs evaporate a lot of water from the remaining leaves in the sunshine. If the ground is frozen, the loss of fluid cannot be compensated. The bush then dries up.

A young privet hedge therefore thrives better under light shade from tall trees or light sun protection. Older shrubs are no longer affected by the sun that much.

Privet isn't evergreen

Privet is often offered as an evergreen, but that is not entirely correct. This misunderstanding arises because the shrub retains the foliage for a very long time. Often it only falls off in the course of winter or even when the young leaves emerge.

The lighter the location, the longer the leaves stay on the bush. This is important for privet hedges, as these are opaque for much longer in a clear location. So plant one Privet hedge not directly in the shade, but choose a partially shaded or sunny spot.