High Country Gardens Berry Girl New Mexico Privet

Yes. Because Berry Girl is a female cultivar, you must plant it near a male pollinator, such as the 'Happy Boy' variety, to ensure the production of those signature dark purple berries.

Since this shrub reaches a mature spread of about 12 feet, you should space them 8 to 10 feet apart if you want them to grow together into a dense, continuous hedge.

It is highly drought-tolerant once established, but you will need to provide regular water during the first growing season to help the root system settle in. After that, it is well-adapted to dry conditions.

Yes, it responds well to pruning. You can easily shape it into a smaller, dense hedge or maintain it as a multi-stemmed tree through regular trimming.

Yes, it is quite adaptable and performs well in both sandy and clay soil types, making it a versatile choice for many different garden environments.

Beyond its striking white bark, the shrub remains visually interesting throughout the winter months. If you have a male pollinator nearby, the persistent dark berries also provide a beautiful contrast against the bare branches.