If the golden privet is not just eking out a hedge existence, it can develop into a visual highlight in the garden. As a solitary plant it will grow beautifully on its own. But being raised as a high tribe makes it far more attractive.
What should you consider when caring for a golden privet standard tree?
A gold privet standard is an attractive ornamental plant that is kept in shape by regular cuts. It requires moderate moisture, plenty of nutrients and thrives particularly well in calcareous soil. As a standard plant in a pot, it should be protected from freezing in winter.
Buy tall stems
Raising it as a standard tree with an evenly shaped crown requires some time and skill. It is much easier to buy a small standard tree. The main work is done, only maintenance cuts remain.
If you still want to propagate a golden privet yourself and train it to become a standard tree, you not only have to be patient, but you also have to get detailed information about the cutting technique.
The supporting trunk must also grow strong and straight. However, this type of privet likes to take crooked paths. Binding does not always lead to the desired result either. That's why the stems offered for sale are grafts on a different type of privet.
Suitable planting location
Gold privet as a standard tree can be planted in the garden or cultivated in a container. However, its special shape should be highlighted in a clearly visible space. For example, to the left or right of the entrance or as a pot specimen on the terrace.
Care
The standard tree has no different care requirements than other privets. Its soil must be moderately moist. Dryness and persistent wetness are not tolerated well. It must therefore be watered as needed. Freshly planted golden privet and privet in pots have a higher requirement.
The standard tree needs plenty of nutrients throughout the entire growing season. A commercially available liquid fertilizer (€9.00 on Amazon) is ideal for potting soil. Otherwise you can fertilize with compost and horn shavings.
Tip
Golden privet loves lime and therefore grows particularly well in calcareous soil. You can therefore make him happy with carbonate lime fertilizer.
Cutting
An already trained standard tree needs regular cuts so that the crown retains its beautiful shape. Prune once in early March and once after flowering. In between, individual branches protruding from the crown can always be cut back.
Wintering
Only a standard tree that grows in a pot needs help overwintering. Although it is hardy, the soil in the pot freezes much more quickly.
- Keep pot warm with fleece
- place insulating Styrofoam or wood under the pot
- Place gold privet on the wall of the house
The crown of the standard tree does not need to be wrapped with fleece.
