Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium'
(Curlyleaf Privet)
Family - Oleaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Introduced from Japan
Discovered By - Introduced by Robert Fortune
Year of Introduction - 1860
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - slowly to 1.5m
Width - 1m
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: Small, Evergreen Shrub with an upright habit and a rounded outline. Leathery, dark green leaves are rounded in shape and are held close together on upright branches. Panicles of small, fragrant, white flowers are produced from late summer into early autumn and are followed by round, black berries. Slow-growing.
Synonym - Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum'
Flower:
Small, tubular flowers have four white petals that reflex after opening. The flowers are fragrant and produced in panicles in August and September. Flowers are followed by small, round, black berries.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Tubular flowers in panicles
Flowering time: August, September
Foliage:
Attractive leathery leaves are glossy, dark green and rounded to ovate in shape. The leaves are held close together in opposite pairs on stiff, upright branches.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Rounded to ovate
Poison Information:
This plant is poisonous.
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in a sheltered position in full sun to partial shade in well drained soil.