Getting some over grown pleached Ligustrum Japonicum back into shape, these have been a number of shapes over the years but I think they look best in this simple form. Who doesn't love a pleached hedge ? These are a semi evergreen tree that holds up well in most conditions and a pretty fast grower once established, one i enjoy to work with. This job is certainly made so much easier with the tripod ladders due to the raised planters and the height of the hedge. . . . . . . . #gardening #streetvie

Hidden Ecological Benefits of Growing a Privacy Hedge 🌿👇Meet the Texas Privet aka Ligustrum japonicum ‘texanum’ 🌸 Flowers – Bouquets of white blooms in spring & summer feed bees, butterflies & other pollinators.�🐝 Pollinators – Dense leaves offer shelter from wind and predators.�🕊️ Birds – A favorite for nesting thanks to its thick, evergreen growth and strong branches.�🍇 Berries – Small fruits in fall attract birds like mockingbirds and cedar waxwings.�Let your hedge pull double duty — be