Shrub with semi-evergreen compact foliage, the TROENE is used mainly to constitute free or cut hedges. However, some varieties deserve other decorative uses, such as isolated culture, topiary or not. This perennial shrub with evergreen foliage - semi evergreen depending on the variety will reach maturity between 1 and 10 meters in height. Privet is fast growing. It adapts to any type of soil: clayey, limestone, stony or heather but drained. It is planted in March or April or October November and pruned in April, May, July, September, November and December.