Straight Talk® Privet

Ligustrum vulgare 'Swift'

Straight Talk® Privet
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A natural substitute for Sky Pencil Holly in colder climates, Straight Talk® Privet is narrow and upright, adding columnar form to the landscape as a vertical accent or grouped for hedging. In addition to being cold hardy and drought-tolerant, it’s easy to grow in a wide range of soils and tolerates urban conditions.

  • Height

    12'

  • Width

    2-4'

  • Exposure

    Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Hardiness Zone

    4-8

  • Heat Zone

    8

  • Shape

    Upright

  • Flower Color

    White

  • Foliage

    Dark Green

Bonus Attributes

  • creates-privacy icon

    Creates Privacy

  • Deer Resistant icon

    Deer Resistant

  • Drought Tolerant icon

    Drought Tolerant

Caring Tips

  • pruning

    Spring After Flower

  • watering

    Low To Medium

  • fertilizing

    BalancedNPK

Watering Distilyium with watering can

Know your zone

Zone Hardiness Map

The colored areas show where this plant thrives. Knowing this will help you select the most appropriate plants for your zone.