Privet, Cheyenne European Privet
SKU #'s
- 1008074
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- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Cheyenne European Privet is a compact fast-growing semi-evergreen shrub with a dense upright habit and rich green foliage often used as hedges. Produces small fragrant creamy white flower clusters in late spring followed by black drupes. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Tolerates drought and urban conditions. Note: Flowers may have an unpleasant aroma; its also self-seeding and will form thickets if not controlled.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Europe, north Africa, and SW Asia |
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Height: |
8' - 10' |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8' |
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Spacing: |
7' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 7 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water Regularly. Can be pruned in spring before flowering, and 1-2 times after flowering to encourage dense branching. usceptible to a large number of potential disease problems, including anthracnose, crown gall, twig blight, leaf spots, powdery mildew, cankers and root rots. Aphids, leaf miners, scale, thrips, mealybugs, whitefly, nematodes, Japanese beetles, weevils and mites may appear.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilyturf, Catmint, Trumpet Vine
IMAGES: Spencer's Garden Centre, Cheyenne European Privet
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
