Ligustrum japonicum li - GUS - trum ja - PON - i - kum COMMON NAME: Japanese Privet FORM: evergreen or deciduous shrub FOLIAGE: leaves simple, opposite, with smooth margins Veins: pinnate Leaf: length 4-6”, width 2 ½ - 3”
FLOWERS: small, white, 4-parted, tubular, in terminal clusters, fragrant, spring May FRUIT: semi-fleshy, black berry Exposure: sun, part shade Use foundation, border Shiny, waxy leaves are dark green and leathery Petiole 1/4” long Stem is dotted with large, raised, light gray lenticels Zones 7-10
Ligustrum japonicum
‘Rotundifolium’