Privet 'Ibota' 2L

Privet 'Ibota' – An attractive shrub for the garden

Privet 'Ibota' (Ligustrum obtusifolium 'Ibota'), also known as blunt-leaved privet, is a versatile and decorative deciduous shrub that is prized for its hardy leaves, beautiful flowers and numerous uses in gardens.

Characteristics of the privet 'Ibota'

List

• Color and shape: Small, oval, dark green leaves with a slight sheen, which turn yellow in the autumn season, adding an attractive appearance to the plant.

Flowers

• Colour: Small, white flowers gathered in panicles.
• Flowering time: They appear in June and July, attracting pollinating insects thanks to their pleasant smell.

Fruit

• Color: Small, black berries that ripen in the fall and stay on the plant through the winter.
• Utility: The berries are poisonous to humans, but they make an attractive food for birds.

Growing privet 'Ibota'

• Position: Grows best in sunny or semi-shaded locations, but can also tolerate full shade (although flowering may be less abundant).
• Soil: It prefers fertile, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of various types of soils, including poor and saline soils.
• Watering: The plant is drought tolerant, but young plants should be watered regularly, especially in the early stages of growth.

Privet 'Ibota' care

• Pruning: Privet tolerates pruning very well, making it ideal for hedge shaping and shaping. Pruning is best done in early spring or after flowering.
• Disease protection: It is resistant to most diseases and pests, which makes it an easy plant to grow. However, you should monitor the plant for possible problems, such as aphids.

Application of privet 'Ibota'

• Hedges: Ideal for creating dense, moulded hedges that provide privacy and protection from the wind.
• Gardens: It can be planted as a solitary plant or in groups, creating attractive structures in gardens all year round.
• Erosion protection: Thanks to its spreading habit, it is great for slopes and embankments, where it helps to prevent soil erosion.
• Ornamental plant: Valued for its attractive leaves, fragrant flowers and decorative fruits, it is a decoration of gardens.

Immunity

• Frost resistance: Privet 'Ibota' is very resistant to frost, which makes it suitable for cultivation in various climatic regions, including Poland.
• Diseases: The plant has a high resistance to disease, but its health should be monitored regularly.

Plant Specification

• Flower pot: 2 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes