Pruning Berries/Flowers on Ligustrum Privet - Ask Extension
Will pruning the flowers or subsequent berries on a Ligustrum Privet restrict the hedge's growth? My goal is to grow them as tall as possible for pri...
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Pruning Berries/Flowers on Ligustrum Privet #721290
Asked September 05, 2020, 8:27 PM EDT
Will pruning the flowers or subsequent berries on a Ligustrum Privet restrict the hedge's growth? My goal is to grow them as tall as possible for privacy and don't want to do anything that will harm the plant or inhibit its growth.
Thanks!
County Maryland
Expert Response
Removing flowers and berries will not impact the growth, however, Asian privet is a non-native invasive plant in this area. It's berries are carried into parks and natural areas by birds, so the shrubs displace native shrubs that our wildlife/birds need. https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/privet
So if you remove the berries that would be great for the environment. And if you decide to remove the privet for some reason, we'd recommend that you consider replacing it with a native plant.
Ellen
So if you remove the berries that would be great for the environment. And if you decide to remove the privet for some reason, we'd recommend that you consider replacing it with a native plant.
Ellen
