Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum)

Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant is commonly known as Japanese privet.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Japanese privet
Scientific name: Ligustrum japonicum
Plant type: Shrubs, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum) – Oroussei, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum) – KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons