Ligustrum Recurvifolium is the make your neighbor go away plant
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This video gives a description of Ligustrum Recurvifolium. This low maintenance fast growing evergreen shrub is the perfect screening plant. Jim has over 30 years experience in the green industry is the owner of Earthworks Nursery in Clayton, NC.
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These are fantastic fast growing evergreens. I planted three last summer, about 1' tall, & in less than one season they've grown 3' tall, needing very little maintenance. Dense & pretty leaf pattern too. Looking for a few more this year, they're doing so well. And totally agree ~ don't pass these up when you find them.
I planted one of these after being in love with the scent this spring growing in my neighborhood. Reminded me of lilac. Those in my neighborhood are in pretty dense shade, but the nursery tag said full sun. 🙄. So, I only bought one for my mostly shady spot. I have neighbors at the back and one side I want to go away, so I think I'll buy some more! Thanks for the video and letting me know that a shady spot is fine!
It is a aggressive, invasive, non native plant that with send runners out into your landscape and is very difficult to control. It is taking over our native forests and is edging out native understory trees like dogwood and redbud. This process is eliminating butterflies and therefore songbirds from our landscapes. It is on the pest species list in several states. Many nurseries no longer carry it.
Then it must grow fast, good i want it
The ones you buy now are sterile. They have made them sterile for over 10 years now. I have had mine since 2016. I have no new ones popping up, at all. I have let mine grow without ever pruning it. I think that maybe a different variety, you are speaking of. They have more than one variety. I absolutely love mine.
@@Eastbaypisces I love mine. They are sterile. I have had mine since 2016.
I have no new ones popping up. They can be hard to find now, or rather I haven't looked for them. You may have to get them from a nursery. Make sure you get the wavy leaf one. They put out flowers in the spring that smell Amazing. I tried to make perfume out of the flowers. I was not successful. I will master it one of these days 😊 They will make a good privacy screen. I say plant them about 3- to 5 feet apart.
@@chanelprincess6061 from Pennsylvania State University:
"All species of privet continue to be used in landscaping, particularly as ornamental hedges. The same vigorous regrowth and dense foliage that are prized in horticulture are what make privet so difficult to control in natural areas. Some nurseries market cultivated variations, or cultivars, of privet that *claim to be sterile and thus do not produce fruit that could spread to surrounding areas. However, this claim does not consider the fact that yard plants may become fertilized by pollen from naturalized individuals or other genetic combinations, resulting in viable seeds.* It is better to avoid introducing plants known to be invasive into your landscape; seek native alternatives instead."
@@meanieme12I love my Privet. Im thinking of planting more. They dont sell them like they use to anyway...
Thanks Jim, I first learned about Ligustrum at an SC home we bought and have now found a few on our GA property. In addition to what you have said -- very drought tolerant, can be formed into a nicely decorative tree shape of sorts, green all year in the proper zones. Great video, this is the kind of channel I've been looking for, subscribed!
Make your neighbor go away . . . .I love it.
Giovanni Funaro I love that statement too 👍🏼
Thanks so much. You’ve convinced me away from Leyland Cypress to go with ligustrum recurvifolium . Sounds like exactly what I’m looking for.
Jim,
YOU ARE THE MAN!!!
Thank you
They're great, and I think they can work on foundations if done carefully.
I thought Ligustrum Recurvivolium are a highly invasive non-native shrub in the United States. Aren't they?
Thanks you for your help. I wanted make a suggestion if I could. Maybe break down your videos based on zone categories for screening plants such as ‘zone 6-7 Screening plants’ ...there are 60 videos on screening plants and having to watch each one trying to find one that fits my zone is a bit much... but you rock and the info you share is great! Thank you!
I need a volunteer for that😂. I will some day, but it would take me days for sure. I agree though and it is something that need doing.
"This is the Make Your Neighbor Go Away plant." That earns you sub, my friend.
Love the outtakes :)
very nice video. The only thing I am missing is what type of soil does it dis/like and temperature sun exposure/shade. Otherwise really wonderful, informative video. Thumbs up.
i LOVE LOVE LOVE this plant. The smell is AMAZING! But I hear so much grief.... Oh its invasive etc, etc. I read an article that they cultivated the new plants to be sterile so that they dont spread. I planted 2 and have no new ones popping up. When I first planted it. It was about 2 feet, now they are both 7ft tall or more. I LOVE the smell so much. I brought another one for inside my yard. I planted some Holly to block my neighbors, and they are taking forever to grow, and they are suppose to be fast growing. I wish I would have gotten these instead
Amazing! How quickly did it grow from 2ft to 7ft?
@@rikimarizardthey grow and fill out really fast. Im going to say, it took about 2 years to get 7 feet. They get taller first, then fill out, more and more each year. The ones that you buy now are sterile. They dont spread at all. I have had mine since 2016. They are sterile. They make a great privacy screen
From Penn State: "Some nurseries market cultivated variations, or cultivars, of privet that claim to be sterile and thus do not produce fruit that could spread to surrounding areas. However, this claim does not consider the fact that yard plants may become fertilized by pollen from naturalized individuals or other genetic combinations, resulting in viable seeds. It is better to avoid introducing plants known to be invasive into your landscape; seek native alternatives instead."
Jim can do a video on. Wax Myrtle. From what my research....They grow up to 5ft year ..grow in zones. 3 to 7. drought reisistance. Deer resistance. Could be ultimate screen ?
Best video I've found on this plant, thanks for the knowledge! We just purchased 16 of them to cover the ugly backyard concrete wall. I setup drip system for all of them and have it trigger twice a day for 2 mins at interval days. I was wondering when and how I should be pruning these so they go wide and high as they grow? It's still fairly new. Wondering if I just let them grow out or I need to prune them somehow so they cover the wall as they grow.
How are they doing? I did similar with about 30 along my fence but some are struggling, just not as big as the others. I think instead of pop up sprinkler I may have to add a drip line. What type of drip line did you do? Medium flow? I am in central Florida and it does get pretty hot here. I just want the 6 that are struggling to do better, a couple are so bad they only have a stem left.
Sounds like another good choice for me. Thank you!
Love the bloopers 🥰
Is Curled Leaf Privet - Ligustrum Japonicum Recurvifolium the same plant you’re talking about?
I'm even more interested in one of those finger snaps!
Thanks for watching. For some reason youtube likes to put your comments in a spam folder and I can't figure out why.
HortTube with Jim Putnam I don't know. Weird.
I planted two next to each other. Neighbors from hell are not going to be happy with me. Oh well.
Many gardeners and HOAs hate these plants, but I love them.
why would gardeners not like them?
@@7Supernova7 They're considered invasive, because of their ability to multiply quickly (via berries and bird droppings containing the berries).
Gardeners have different preferences, for plants.
@@MadManInMyVisions I see, thanks for the response
I enjoyed this video; great breakdown of Ligustrums. I planted a row of 5 gallon size Ligustrums 2-feet apart, with an adjustable sprayer on each one. Spraying at 1 foot diameter, flow rate adjusts from 0-20 GPH. If I measured the rate of my GPH to be 4GPH, how long would you water these per day for maximum growth? I'm in Southern California. thanks
I heard this is great and easy to maintain. They grow fast and look pretty all year around however, I was also told that they attract flies and house flies. Is that true? Can you plant them in front of a patio for privacy?
Great info! 👍
You didn't explain when planting multiple ones how many feet apart between each plant?
I suggest you research it yourself. Try asking your friend, Google.
3:06 Buster Keaton lives on in horticulture
May I ask you a question about the Ligustrum Recurvifolium in this video? Towards the end of the video around the 3:28 mark you show your mature plant by then fence. The screening up high is fabulous. That said, can you help me understand what is happening below the fence line with respect to foliage and screening? Is this plant mostly trunk/stalk/stem that does not offer the same level of screening down low that it does up high? Or does the foliage extend to the ground in more bush/ hedge like fashion? Its hard to tell since the plant appears to be on the other side of the fence but looking through the planks it does not seem to offer much screening from 0 (ground) to say 5 feet? Correct or not so much? I am looking for something in Zone 7a (Nashville) to screen from the ground up to 10-15 feet (20 max). Can you share your thoughts on whether or not this plant offers ground (lower level) screening? Thanks - your vids are very good.
Yes, they grow very thick at the bottoms
Hi Jim - Any thoughts on the privet being listed as an invasive species in North Carolina? I would like to plant a privet hedge, but am concerned about it being invasive.
It spreads like crazy but I mow over the babies. They are everywhere!
I would be very concerned. Extremely invasive. It may be easily controlled in a yard but once a seed gets carried off to someone’s farm (like ours) it is devastating to the natural landscape.
just looked them up, home depot wants 100 bucks for a 3 foot tall 7 gl one. spendy
Is it sometimes slow to start?? Mine hasn’t grown a ton in the year I’ve had it in the ground. Granted, it was a hell of a winter
3:05, how long did it take for them to reach that heigh? Greetings'
Awesome title
Thank you! How far from the fence would you suggest planting them? I was thinking 3 feet. Would it be enough?
In terms of screening a neighbor quicker, less work, slight northern shade... ligustrum waxleaf or Viburnum Odoratissima?
Can I plant these in my “along the wall” planter? It’s about 2 feet tall along my wall/neighbor.. I’d like to plan them there to create privacy . Thanks!
Can eat the fruits?
I just planted this 30 gal ornamental in zone 9b central Florida. I mulched it in and have it on a every other day watering with a soaker hose. How long should I wait before fertilization? I'm going with an 8-2-12 poly coated slow release since I can use it on virtually everything including my palms.
By the way, I am trying to gauge soil moisture content by using my fingers as to not overwater, but also trying to get it established. It's one month in the ground.
I live in Northern Arizona and planted 96 of these along my property to get rid of the neighbors last April. It is almost April and a year has passed and there aren't any leaves on the plants yet... the temperatures are beginning to hit the 60's/70's and I'm getting worried they all died. Is this normal behavior for them?
Bamboo. Clumping. Great screening ..any experience with those Jim.
I had about of these get brown spots they started looking dry I tried to give them water in the mornings then nights or both they had to just all get pulled out any ideas what happen
Hi, Can you please suggest if I can plant these next to Emerald Green Arborvitae (which are spaced 4 ft apart) I am thinking of planting this in between maybe a bit further than the emerald green trees. Also, can I plant these next to Blue spruce trees? I appreciate your response. Thanks!
Can I plant this next to osmanthus fortunei?
I have this growing and spreading all around my backyard. I want to move it to my property line. The taproot appears VERY DEEP. Do I need to get the whole thing?
My variegated Chinese privet had reach mature height to 5 feet. Can I prune it down to 3 feet ? Thank you
Hello, should I cut the sides and bottom of the root ball as I plant them? They are currently in 7G containers.
will deer eat it?
I live in Phoenix Arizona and have a hedge of the Ligustrum texanum variety however it's not doing so well. I am trying to give it more water but could you recommend a specific fertilizer?
Hello Jim,we are in zone 7a with narrow yard space..Which fast growing hedge we should go for?Nellie Stevens Hollie or Ligustrum wax leaf privet?
i have one which i forgot in the pot and it grew into the ground. Its kind of big now 6ft tall and i need to remove it. Can i dig it out and plant it somewhere else? how big do i have to dig around it. The pot is still attached lol. Is it picky with getting its root cut off? it looks like it kind of grew maybe under the concrete slap a little (not sure thought because i did not dig yet)
How far apart should I plant California Privit
Jim, I'm looking to plant a screen between me and my neighbor. I'm in Zone 8 and the area i want to plant is in a wooded area about 10 feet from open land. The neighboring property is open and this is also on the south property line where it should get the most sun. I would really like to mix some Nellie Stevens Holly, Ligustrum Recurvifoliums, and perhaps a Leyland Cypress to not give it a mundane look. I'm concerned with the plants getting enough sunlight and being able to thrive. I know the holly and the ligustrum do well in shade. Just wondering if the southerly afternoon sun will be adequate despite them being in a wooded area. Really like the videos! Keep them coming!
+Michael Whittington I wouldn't think the conifer would do very well if the sunlight is in question. Almost any broadleaf evergreen would work though and you can certainly mix in other Hollies. Also wax myrtles in zone 8 would work great.
Thank you sir.
They have a little blooms that have a nice fragrance to them, usually mention stuff like that I’m surprised he didn’t
That's super funny, because many many people think they smell awful. A lot of plants are like that.
@@JimPutnam oh wow, a reply from the main man himself! Lol. I just got 4 of them, and I planted it like you said.
They are definitely fragrant, but it’s different from my tea olives, I will say that, haha. Love your vids man, you are awesome.
Why don't you mention that they are very invasive
Hi Jim. Are you sue that the plants at 3:05 are not Chinese privets? I didn't think it was common for for L. recurvifolium to get that big
My local nursery has these in 15 gallon size which are a little over 6 ft tall and about 3-4 ft wide. If I want to screen my back side of fence that is about 50ft wide, how many would you plant? I would like immediate screening to block out the neighbors lol.
You can put Ligustrum as close as four feet, but I did mine five feet apart. The closer you put them together, the more likely you will need to continue to water them in the future.
@@JimPutnam Thank you so much!
Super helpful. Thanks for that advice!
@@JimPutnam I did a row of 30 (four footers in 5 gal pots) for privacy. Is it essential to mulch them as long as they get adequate water the first year?
Will the recurve ligustrum grow to 20 feet tall if I have enough space for it and just allow it to grow wild?
More than likely
I planted 25 ligustrum as a border in the fall I'm not sure which variety. They all have spots on them and look sick. Is this normal? what can I do? I live near Raleigh NC.
HOw to produce , SEEDS and then seedlings of ligustrum ,
Is it shrubby and full all the way to the ground?
What’s common name ??????
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We moved to a home with some kind of Ligustrum not sure which but its planted along northside of the house. There is a shadow from the house on that side in the mornings and there a few trees around them like crape myrtle and oaks. The issue we have is the leaves have lots of yellow patches and growth is appears to be slow and stragly. They dont have many leaves in some areas. I aadjusted the watering sprinklers as I thought the patches were a fungus encouraged by overwatering but it has not helped much. How do I resolve the yellow patches issue and how can I get it to grow more lush and full. The only other plant choice we have ala HOA is Oleander.
+xory44 It's planted on the foundation? I would cut them back late winter and fertilize them. For sure.
Hi Jim its a row of them planted along an open metal type fence about 6 ft from the house. How low should I cut them? the branches are a bit thick in places
I ordered one but I’m scared to plant it. Is it invasive or not?
Ligustrum Recurvifolium or Skip Cherry Laurel for Charlotte, NC for fastest screening between neighbors?
Both are highly invasive
Hi Jim. I planted 6 of these 4 feet away from neighbors chain link fence and 5.5 feet apart on center back in May. It is almost September now. I’m worried now that is too close and I don’t want any trouble with current neighbors or any in future. Should I dig up and move few feet further away? Or you think it will be ok. I’m no spring chicken and I won’t always be able to trim I’m afraid. Thanks.
I think you will be ok. I planted mine the same. 4ft off the property line and 5ft on center. How are they holding up so far?
What screening plant you recommend. That grows 3 wide
when do you plant them
Can this variety be pruned into a tree form?
Does this lose its leaves in winter?
I bought 3 in the spring because of your video and they are doing fantastic in part shade zone 7a. Would it be ok to plant 10 ft from the edge of a drainfield (different part of my property) or would the roots be too invasive?
10 feet from the edge of the drain field should be fine. Mine are closer then that
Is this the same plant as a wax leaf privet?
Anything to keep my nosey neighbors away.... LoL 😅
True that. Thanks for watching
What was the "weed" plant he made disappear?
Hi they had Lugustrum Texanum is it almost the same?
Hello, I love your channel. How long would it take for one of these plants to reach a 6 foot size with ideal conditions and care? Thank you!
Well there are a lot of factors involved in that from how big the plants are when they are planted, soil type, heat, cold, fertilizer, water, and so forth. But I would think you would get a solid 12-18 inches of growth a year.
Do u have something similar to ligustrum recurvifolium that’s not toxic to animals?
jim-ligustrum vs chindo viburnum( in zone 7, shade ) ?
What tree would you recommend planting with these? I need a screen for a neighbor who has brought in about 6 feet of dirt to build there land up, so their land is higher than mine. I was considering a row of these (or waxleaf ligustrum) and a few River Birch to give more height (even though they are not evergreen). Zone 7, full sun, next to a ditch that fills with saltwater during extremely high tides.
Thanks for any advice you can give me!
Chindo Viburnum and maybe a holly like Nellie Stevens
Anyone know if these are tolerant of being transplanted? We're in Wilmington, NC zone 8a/b. We have several that were put in 2 years ago and are partially shaded by Crepe Myrtle so not growing very fast and looking thin. Mild winter this year so thinking about moving them.
There is an empty square brick planter about 3x3 in front of my bedroom, is this shrub a good way to grow something that will block the sun and prevent my room from turning into an oven?
Use a sunscreen material-its cheap and quick
Thanks for the video, Would this be a good plant to alternate every other one with emerald green arborvitae??
Sure, but if they grow together tightly the Ligustrum will cause thin places in the arborvitae. I prefer Ligustrum and upright hollies together
Great videos, I just purchased some Texas privet shrubs ,will they grow up to 15 ft ?
I dont think so. It is more like 6 to 10 feet in height. Great screening variety.
how far apart do you plant lighustrum recurvifoliums?
5 to 6 feet
I had a local nursery in Virginia Beach tell me the common name is curley leaf ligustrum, but I believe that is a different plant, correct?
Yes, curly leaf Ligustrum has contorted leaves and grow kinda slow. Super interesting plant. Ligustrum recurvifolium gets big fast.
How close to plant
Hello, thanks for the videos, I want to make a hedge between the back yard and the alley but am undesided should I put in recurvifolia or texanum? Also do the recurvifolia's get higher?, I think they do.
+Bob the waxleaf ligustrun get bigger than the recurvifolium and are harder to keep orderly, but I have both in that screen. It's been there 15 years
I was told that var texanum is smaller than regular L. japonicum, so are you saying that taxanum is still bigger and harder to keep orderly than recurvifolium?? I have access to both and need to make a decision on which to buy to put between my back yard and the alley. Which do you recommend?
Bob I have five different things in my screen. I would do both in a pattern. Keeps from having it all wiped out by a future problem.
What do you have for Zone 5b?
What is the difference between this plant and a privet plant? Would like to find something that grows in zone 5 that is like this, and grows quickly.
Some people will call this Privet, but this is a Japanese Ligustrum. Most of the time the Chinese Ligustrum is called Privet with the smaller leaves. There are unfortunately not a lot of broadleaf evergreen shrubs for zone 5. More conifers and deciduous shrubs typically.
Thanks for the reply about this. Trying to figure out what would make a good hedge for my zone. Your videos are full of information.
Whats the difference between ligustrum recurvifolia and recurvifolium?
Recurvifolia is a misspelling.
How far from the fence should they be planted?
Three plus feet. Four is probably better
hello, what's your thought on Centre Court Cherry Laurel? Thanks
It's a great upright variety. I have never grown it, but I have seen it.
Any key differences between Laurel vs. Chindo Viburnum as a screening plant? I live in Charlotte.
I realize that is at your old house but how old is the plant?
They were about 20 years old, but had been cut back hard several times over those years
I live in NC in 6a - help... what plant will perform like this one in my area?
I recently purchased these from Home Depot online and they are awesome!
how much can they grow each year?
+Brad S A couple of feet, if they are happy
@@JimPutnamhow close together for hedge?
I hear these are an invasive plant
Jim much direct sun do these need.
They will actually grow in either, but will require some pruning to keep them full in deeper shade
this is like casually suggesting bamboo for a hedge.
Jim how old where those tall ones at the time of this video?
15 years or more, but they had reached that height years earlier. I would prune them hard every other year
Are these poisonous plants