Japanese Privet Tree not pet-friendly 3–4 trees spaced at 8-foot

3–4 trees spaced at 8-foot intervals create an effective visual barrier

3+ feet for standalone specimens

leafs out in early spring Bloom Fragrant yellowish-white catkins in spring

prune once in spring after flowering and again lightly in early fall

Don't panic — it comes back vigorously from the roots every spring

Japanese Privet Tree not pet-friendly 3–4 trees spaced at 8-footPhoenix's Best Compact Evergreen Privacy Tree Japanese Privet Tree (Ligustrum japonicum) is one of the most versatile small evergreen trees for Phoenix Valley landscapes. With dense, glossy dark green foliage that stays lush year round, it works beautifully as a privacy screen, formal hedge, or standalone ornamental accent. It grows quickly to 812 feet, handles both full sun and partial shade, and produces fragrant white flower clusters in spring that