Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 10–15 ft tall | 8–12 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Form: Upright to rounded deciduous shrub
• Foliage: Medium green leaves, dense when maintained
• Flowers: Small white blooms (early summer)
• Lifespan: 30–50+ years under Front Range conditions
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun to partial shade
• Regular pruning required to maintain density and shape
• Moderate water needs once established
• Can spread aggressively if unmanaged
Why Common Privet Works on the Front Range
• Very adaptable and tolerant of urban conditions
• Handles pruning and shearing exceptionally well
• Performs reliably in alkaline Front Range soils
• Fast-growing option for screens and hedges
Common Problems
• Aphids and scale insects occasionally
• Powdery mildew in shaded or poorly ventilated sites
• Can become overgrown without routine maintenance
Best Use Scenarios
• Informal hedges and privacy screens
• Windbreaks and boundary plantings
• Commercial landscapes
• Sites needing rapid coverage and durability
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Larkspur, CO Location
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Larkspur, CO 80118
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Aurora, CO Location
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10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749