ligustrum japonicum
Ligustrum japonicum, commonly known as Japanese Privet, is a highly versatile and attractive evergreen shrub that has become a favourite choice for New Zealand gardeners. Renowned for its glossy green foliage and upright growth habit, Ligustrum japonicum forms dense, lush hedges that provide year-round privacy and wind protection while requiring minimal maintenance. This adaptable plant is well-suited to a wide variety of garden styles, from formal topiary to cottage borders, making it an excellent option for both urban and rural landscapes. Whether you’re seeking a hardy hedge, a structural specimen for your garden, or a fast-growing screen, Ligustrum japonicum delivers proven performance and easy care.
Ligustrum Rotundifolium (Ligustrum japonicum)
Ligustrum japonicum Rotundifolium, commonly known as Japanese Privet, grows as a small, compact, rounded bush and carries glossy, dark green leaves which have a unique curl. Clusters of cream-coloured flowers are borne in summer and are a lovely feature as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Ligustrum Rotundifolium is often clipped into hedge, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a container, or used to provide architectural interest.
