Will a Privet Hedge 4 Feet from the House Damage the Foundation?

Assessing Foundation Risk from a Nearby Privet Hedge

Privet (Ligustrum) is a vigorous feeder but rarely damages foundations at 4 ft distance. Many examples exist of trouble-free plantings at this spacing. If concerned, install a vertical root barrier (e.g., old roof tiles) 3 ft from the hedge by cutting spade-deep slits and inserting the barrier material.