Species Japanese privet
dense,  small, smooth, glossy, green, round leaves

Japanese privet

Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium'

Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium') is an attractive evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has an upright, oval shape with thick, dark green leaves lined in clusters along its thin, woody branches. A versatile garden favourite, it is prized for its fragrant, white flowers in early summer and inviting dark berries in autumn. It is tolerant of many conditions, including poor soil, and can even be used for hedging and topiary. For a neat, low maintenance garden, Japanese privet is an excellent choice.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

8 - 10

Flowers:

Creamy white Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Fruits:

black Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Watering Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium') requires careful attention. Water the soil when it begins to dry out, usually every 7–10 days depending on the season. Water until it is moist throughout, but take care not to overwater, which can lead to root rot. In the hotter months, you may need to water more frequently. Make sure there is adequate drainage, as they do not tolerate standing water.

sunlight

Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium') grows best when planted in full sun. It prefers 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, with some protection from the afternoon sun in very hot climates. In cooler climates, Japanese Privet tolerates partial shade, but it may not bloom and fruit as well as when grown in full sun. In areas where temperatures become very cold in winter this species does need some shelter from the winter sun in order to avoid winter burn.

pruning

Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium') should be pruned twice a year. Pruning should start in late winter or early spring, before the new growth begins, to shape the plant and reduce its overall size. Pruning in the summer, after the new growth has stopped, is also beneficial and is done to thin the shrub and maintain its shape. The best time for heavy pruning is in early spring. Always prune back just above a node or bud, so that the new growth emerges from below the cut.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium' is in the months of August and September.

Starts Flowering

Japanese privet typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Japanese privet typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium' is in the months of August and September.

Hardiness Map