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Swift Privet
Ligustrum vulgare 'Swift' Straight Talk®
Privet
In stock · from $73.99
Excellent substitute for Ilex 'Sky Pencil' in colder climates. Perfect as a vertical accent in tight spaces. Flowers are fragrant white and followed by black fruit. Tolerates a wide range of soils and urban conditions. Can be evergreen in some climates.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-16.
Good to know
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Fragrant.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Swift Privet get?
About 10-12' tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Swift Privet need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Swift Privet need?
Moderate water use.
Will Swift Privet grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Swift Privet in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $73.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Swift Privet wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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