Japanese Privet
Ligustrum japonicum
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A fast-growing evergreen shrub with small, glossy dark green leaves and white fragrant flower panicles in late spring. Commonly used for hedges, screens, and topiary in warm climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
East Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Texanum (Waxleaf Privet) is the most popular cultivar, prized for its thicker, waxier, and more deeply lobed leaves compared to the species, offering improved ornamental appeal and slightly better cold tolerance.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A fast-growing evergreen shrub with small, glossy dark green leaves and white fragrant flower panicles in late spring. Commonly used for hedges, screens, and topiary in warm climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Japanese Privet grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
East Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Texanum (Waxleaf Privet) is the most popular cultivar, prized for its thicker, waxier, and more deeply lobed leaves compared to the species, offering improved ornamental appeal and slightly better cold tolerance.