ligustrum rotundifolia
Ligustrum rotundifolia is a standout choice for New Zealand gardeners seeking a resilient evergreen with year-round appeal. This compact shrub, sometimes known as Round Leaf Privet, is valued for its rounded, glossy foliage and ability to shape into neat hedges, topiaries, or low screens. Whether you’re redesigning a modern courtyard or seeking low-maintenance structure for your borders, Ligustrum rotundifolia provides texture, privacy, and enduring appeal that complements a wide range of planting palettes.
Ligustrum Rotundifolium (Ligustrum japonicum)
Ligustrum japonicum, Japanese Privet, Ligustrum japonicum Rotundifolium, Ligustrum jap Rotundifolium, Ligustrum rotundifolium Hedge, Wax Leaf Privet
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.
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
1.50 m - Spread:
1.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy - Garden uses:
Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary - Garden styles:
Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
