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  HPL: Number 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey
It is almost certainly to be found in the far north-west corner of the county, in the small section which is north of the Thames.
Besides Privet Drive, the streets in the neighborhood are named Magnolia Road, Magnolia Crescent, and Wisteria Walk.
Number four, Privet Drive, is described as large and square.
www.hp-lexicon.org /muggle/privet_drive.html   (286 words)

  
  Privet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Privet was originally the name for the European semi-evergreen shrub Ligustrum vulgare, and later also for the more reliably evergreen Ligustrum ovalifolium (Japanese privet), used extensively for privacy hedging (hence "privet", private).
Privet is used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Common Emerald, Common Marbled Carpet, Copper Underwing, The Engrailed, Mottled Beauty, Scalloped Hazel, Small Angle Shades, The V-pug and Willow Beauty.
In the some parts of the world where they are not native, some privet species have become invasive weeds, spreading into wilderness areas and displacing native species.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Privet   (315 words)

  
 Privet
Privet leaves are less than 6 cm (2.5 in) long, glabrous, leathery and thick, with a glossy cuticle on upper surface.
Privet is a perennial shrub that readily grows from seed or from root and stump sprouts.
Privet escapes cultivation by movement of seed, which is eaten and subsequently transported by wildlife, particularly birds.
www.tneppc.org /Manual/privet.htm   (1007 words)

  
 privet - HighBeam Encyclopedia
privet, any plant of the genus Ligustrum, Old World shrubs or small trees of the family Oleaceae (olive family), some of which are common as hedge plants.
Privet hedges are popular for their dark green leaves and their ease of cultivation even in adverse city conditions.
A privet affair: the Hamptons' iconic shrub stars in Perry Guillot's artistic saga of the resort's rise and ultimate fall.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-privet.html   (249 words)

  
 Gardening - Bushes & Shrubs - Privet.
The Amur North River Privet, Ligustrum amurense, is the ideal hedge for a neat clipped appearance.
The Londense Privet, Ligustrum vulgare lodense, is a dwarf privet hedge plant.
This privet is grown as a hedge plant because it tolerates shearing and is quite dense.
www.shoppersgalaxy.com /Gardening/Shrubs13.htm   (299 words)

  
 Better Homes and Gardens Australia - Australia's Number 1 Home Life magazine and TV Show, Better Homes and Gardens. ...
In Australia, privet was mostly used in the past as a hedge plant.
In some states, privet is classified as a noxious weed because the berries are poisonous.
Cultivar 'Aureo-variegatum', golden privet, grows to 4m and can be used as a background plant to small annuals or trimmed to a formal shape.
www.bhg.com.au /display.cfm?objectid=D65C9388-D4FD-4F81-BE30E516DA134C51&navid=1C62AE06-376D-4BAA-9FE277375E80EEA5   (258 words)

  
 Burke's Backyard Archives 1998 - Golden Privet Hedge
Privet in the past has not been a popular choice for a hedge because people claim that it's a threat to our native plants in the bush and other say it causes a lot of allergies.
Privet is a hardy plant that grows well in Australian conditions and makes a great hedge if you're prepared to put in the work to clip it.
Some privets are declared noxious weeds in most shires of New South Wales (not in other states or territories) where "the weed must not be sold, propagated or knowingly distributed and any established plantings must be prevented from flowering and fruiting".
www.burkesbackyard.com.au /1998/archives/26/in_the_garden/gardening_styles_and_features/golden_privet_hedge   (321 words)

  
 Privet - LoveToKnow 1911
PRIVET, in botany, the vernacular name of Ligustrum, l a genus of Oleaceae, containing about thirty-five species, natives 1 Other vernacular names for the common species are prim, primprint, primwort and primrose.
'of temperate and tropical Asia; only the common privet is a native of Europe.
They are shrubs or low trees with evergreen or nearly evergreen opposite entire leaves, and dense clusters of small, white, tubular four-parted flowers, enclosing two stamens and succeeded by small, globular, usually fl berries, each with a single pendulous seed.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Privet   (211 words)

  
 Privet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Privet flowers are small and white in large sprays on the ends of or along the branches (Image 22K).
Privet often occurs as an understorey beneath native eucalypts or as a strong competitor among rainforest trees.
Privet thickets are of low flammability and bushfires do not readily move through privet-dominated vegetation and, unless the fire is very intense, the plants regenerate rapidly by sprouting or suckering.
www.agric.nsw.gov.au /reader/2074   (1628 words)

  
 Chinese Privet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Chinese privet, an invasive exotic, is an all-too-common
Privet fruits are part of the winter diet of robins, cardinals, cedar waxwings, starlings, bluebirds, and sparrows, but the dark, berry-like drupes are low in lipids (fat) and aren’t terribly nutritious.
Privet and other invasive exotics choke out native plant species by reducing the amount of available light, water, nutrients, and space.
www.gwf.org /vol14no2.htm   (849 words)

  
 Invasives Plant Pests Literature Collection: Chinese privet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Privet regrew vigorously and was used heavily by deer the first winter after cutting, but privet browse availability and crude protein content did not differ between cut vs. uncut plots 2 and 3 growing seasons post-treatment.
We quantified the seasonal importance of privet browse and fruit in the food habits of deer at Chickamauga Battlefield Park (CBP) in Georgia, and we determined seasonal cycles in crude protein (CP) content from privet browse.
These results suggest privet is an important component of the fall and winter diets of CBP deer and may serve as a nutritional buffer during years of acorn scarcity.
sain.nbii.gov /invasives/common15.shtml   (1499 words)

  
 Privet
Common privet is an evergreen, with glossy dark green leaves, cream-colored flowers, and fl berries.
Before the true nature of infection was understood, some people blamed flowers such as common privet for the spread of disease and barred them from the house.
Common privet was sometimes used in England for sore lips and the mumps and as an astringent in the form of gargles and mouth washes.
www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_privet.htm   (533 words)

  
 Irregular Growth: The Pervasive Problem of Privet
The decision to remove a privet hedge is a difficult one.
This tendency for rapid spreading wouldn't be a problem if privet were a native plant because it would have native pests and predators to keep it in check.
Privet is a serious ecological problem particularly in the southeastern United States, where it crowds out other understory plants in what remains of our forest land.
www.irregulartimes.com /privet.html   (673 words)

  
 Ligustrum or Privet
Japanese privet is a vigorous, compact shrub or small tree reaching a maximum height of 15 to 18 feet (4.5 to 5.5 m), but it is easily pruned to maintain desired height.
Japanese and glossy privet are moderately salt tolerant but should not be used where subjected directly to salt spray.
Japanese privet and glossy privet are sometimes grafted on Quihou privet to gain nematode resistance.
edis.ifas.ufl.edu /MG022   (1540 words)

  
 Olympus Microscopy Resource Center: Specialized Microscopy Techniques - Fluorescence Image Gallery - Privet Leaf
Privets are native to Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean regions.
Privet grows quickly, reaching heights of 15 feet (4.5 meters) and is exceptionally resilient.
Privet root systems have a remarkable ability to absorb nutrients and moisture from the soil, which makes it difficult to replant other species in the area after extracting the privets.
www.olympusmicro.com /primer/techniques/fluorescence/gallery/privetleaf.html   (213 words)

  
 Privet Oy
Privet Oy Privet Oy, founded in 1996, is a manufacturer and supplier of products to industry.
Privet also is the representative for TEKLEEN Automatic Filter, Inc.'s self-cleaning water filters and ARSOPI heat exchangers, reactors, evaporators, and other products.
Privet is also keen to find new applications for the product and in further developing it to suit different requirements.
www.privet.fi   (308 words)

  
 WEED ALERT: Privet Factsheet - Gardening Australia - ABC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The privet commonly grown as a hedge in many Melbourne gardens is Ligustrum undulatum.
A difficulty in identifying which varieties of privet are weeds is they have often naturalised, or taken over the land in varying degrees, in different parts of the country.
If you have a privet in your garden, and you want to identify whether it is a potential weed, check with your local nursery, the council or the relevant Department of Primary Industry.
www.abc.net.au /gardening/stories/s1366336.htm   (473 words)

  
 North Carolina - Chinese Privet
The leaves are opposite and 0.75 to 1.25 inches long, semi-evergreen, shiny on the upper surface and pale green underneath.
Imported as an ornamental, privet is now naturalized and competes strongly with native vegetation.
Privet is spread by seed and by root suckers which makes it very hard to eradicate.
www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/northcarolina/initiatives/art12742.html   (105 words)

  
 Bush Magazine - Adding sustainability to farm management - April 2005 - Privet a problem?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
In South Africa and Mozambique, privet is a bad environmental weed, occupying streambanks across the summer rainfall regions.
Privet is spread in the droppings of animals that eat the fruit.
Significant recognition and praise are due to landowners and all volunteers for their commitment of energy and enthusiasm; in particular, in believing that the complete control of privet in their local area was an achievable goal.
www.deh.gov.au /land/publications/bush-apr05/privet.html   (730 words)

  
 Privet Control Home Page
With the cessation of intensive grazing in many areas, privet has spread along large areas along creek banks and hill sides, displacing the many native plants that would otherwise occur.
Privet shrubs and trees are declared noxious in urban areas, because of the health issues caused by their pollen.
The Rural Privet Control Strategy works to assist rural landowners to contain and reduce privet through training and on ground assistance to stop the spread and begin the process of repair.
www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au /council/sections/Privet   (178 words)

  
 Swamp Privet - Champion Trees - Monroe County
Swamp Privet is a tree that is not often noticed, mainly because of the requirements of its habitat.
The National Champion Swamp Privet is located at the Yazoo NWR, located in Washington county, Mississippi and has a bigness index (BI) of 153.
The Swamp Privet [Forestiera acuminata (Michx.) Poir.], a member of the Oleaceae or Olive Family, is a deciduous tree that may reach a height of 30 feet.
www.uaex.edu /monroe/forestry/champion_trees/Swamp_Privet.htm   (470 words)

  
 DIYnot.com > View topic > privet hedge
The old privet hedge in my front garden is a right pain.its 5' high by 5' wide,if I cut it back to next to nothing in the autumn,would such a old hedge survive this and could I exspect any new growth in the new year.
Privet is much maligned, but still makes a good hedge in my opinion.
I have found privet withstands severe cutting back, but I would not leave it too late, try and avoid further damage by frost when it is in its weakened state.
www.diynot.com /forums/viewtopic.php?t=58877&highlight=   (236 words)

  
 privet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Box leaved privet loves plenty of water, regular fertilising and regular trimming, given these are provided, you will find that you can create a dense fine traditional or English Box style border in just one full growing season with very little cost.
Box leaved privet love hot sunny positions, they don’t do well in a shady corner, and almost any soil as long as it is moderately well drained.
Box leaved privet means that anybody can have one of the best looking traditional style hedges at very low cost in almost any soil in one full growing season.
www.hellohello.com.au /privet.html   (313 words)

  
 Doctor Optimara: Privet Mites
Because of the similarities in appearance and behavior which they share with Spider Mites, Privet Mites are sometimes called "false spider mites." Privet Mites are dark red in color and measure about 1/100 inch.
The damage that Privet Mites cause is compounded by the fact that many mites carry Botrytis.
Privet Mites are arachnids and, as such, have eight legs.
www.optimara.com /doctoroptimara/diagnosis/privetmites.html   (541 words)

  
 Privet
All Privets have white blooms in the spring or early summer, followed by fl, rather non-descript berries in the fall.
Privet is not particular about soil conditions, but always appreciates a loamy, rich soil, especially early on.
Privet can be propagated by seed after removing the hard seed coat, and almost 100 percent of privet seed is viable, which is why it has been so successful in escaping into the wild.
www.gardensablaze.com /Shrubs/ShrubsPrivet.htm   (465 words)

  
 Privet - Large-leaf - Weeds of Blue Mountains Bushland
Privet – large-leaf is a Class 4 Noxious Weed.
Class 4 noxious weeds are plants that pose a threat to primary production, the environment or human health, are widely distributed in an area to which the order applies and are likely to spread in the area or to another area.
The growth and spread of the plant must be controlled according to the measures specified in a management plan published by the local control authority, and the plant may not be sold, propagated or knowingly distributed.
www.weedsbluemountains.org.au /privet_large-leaf.asp   (267 words)

  
 Chinese South Privet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
privet chinese south ligustrum sinense shrubs wildlife hedge large
The Chinese South Privet, Ligustrum sinense, is an abundant semi-evergreen small tree or large shrub, most commonly found invading the understory of moist areas.
The berries turn fl when ripe and are gobbled up by birds, which spread the seeds far and wide.
www.wendywooding.com /shrubs/chinese-south-privet.php   (118 words)

  
 PRIVET – новый тарифный план Velcom - onliner.by
PRIVET – новый тарифный план Velcom - onliner.by
Услуги PRIVET предоставляются на основе системы предоплаты, позволяющей абонентам пользоваться ими только при положительном балансе и легко планировать свои расходы.
PRIVET включает следующие услуги компании: звонки внутри сети Velcom, звонки на фиксированную сеть и абонентам других сетей на территории Республики Беларусь, международные звонки, SMS, определение номера, ожидание/удержание вызова, переадресация вызовов, запрет вызова, пропущенный звонок, конференц-связь, WAP-сервис (CSD), USSD-сервис, Cell Broadcast, АССА, Velcom-меню.
www.onliner.by /news/06.09.2006/12.25/print   (343 words)

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