About the Privet - Amur
North River :
The Amur North River Privet, Ligustrum amurense,
is the ideal hedge for a neat clipped appearance. It
can be maintained at any height, making a thick
dense hedge right down to the ground.. The more it
is trimmed the thicker this hedge gets. Reaches
12-15 feet tall if left untrimmed.
The lustrous green leaves stay on until late
fall. The most widely used deciduous hedge in
America. It is a hedge that will last a lifetime.
Plant one foot apart to start your hedge. It has a
very hardy dark green foliage.