Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
  
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Late Autumn, Late Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Autumn
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
  
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
  
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
  
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Restores Hair Colour
  
Moisturizing
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
  
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Sap, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
  
Edible, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Ligustrum vulgare
  
CARYA ovata
  
Common Name
Privet
  
Shagbark Hickory
  
In Hindi
Privet
  
Shagbark Hickory
  
In German
Liguster
  
Shagbark Hickory
  
In French
Troène
  
Caryer ovale
  
In Spanish
Ligustrum
  
Shagbark Hickory
  
In Greek
αγριομύρτια
  
Shagbark Hickory
  
In Portuguese
Ligustrum
  
Shagbark Hickory
  
In Polish
ligustr
  
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
  
In Latin
privet
  
Carya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Juglandales
  
Family
Oleaceae
  
Juglandaceae
  
Genus
Ligustrum
  
Carya
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Oleeae
  
Juglandeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Juglandoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Privet and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Privet and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Privet and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Privet season is Late Autumn and Late Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Late Autumn and Late Winter. The type of soil for Privet is Loam and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Privet is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Privet and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Privet and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Privet and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Care of Privet and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Privet and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.