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Privet Hedge Risks: Berries Spread Aggressively

Chinese privet seeds have near-100% germination. Berries will invade gardens for years. Choose non-invasive evergreens: 'Emerald Green' arborvitae, 'Foster' holly, 'Little Gem' magnolia, dwarf 'Burford' holly.

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