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 |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Ligustrum japonicum ‘Rotundifolium’, commonly known as Japanese Privet, is a popular shrub grown for its form and foliage. It 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. This evergreen typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of moderate frost, dry periods, and coastal conditions but will benefit from protection while establishing. Ligustrum ‘Rotundifolium’ is often clipped into hedge, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a container, or used to provide architectural interest.
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