Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium'
Japanese privet
Also known as Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum'
- Height × spread
- 1m × 1m
- Position
- All conditions
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
Availability
Generally available in Spring & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
This is an unusual dwarf, or rather a very slow growing, form of Japanese privet. It has dark-green, densely packed leaves, small and rounded in effect. The leaves are so smooth and thick looking that they appear to have been moulded from wax. They have curvy edges and intrigue with their smooth, almost sinuous, interlocking shapes.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, musty-fresh fungus
- Shape
- Bell
- Height
- 1m
- Spread
- 1m
- Season of interest
- Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Shady court, Seaside garden, Scented garden, Mediterranean garden
- Sun or shade
- All conditions
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Bird attraction
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Summer
Summer - early · Outdoors
Feed a general fertiliser
Where plants have moderate needs for nutrients, they can simply be given a general feed, fairly early in the growth season so that the growth has plenty of time to harden off before the cold weather.
Give plants a general boost with the application of a general purpose fertiliser which is spread around the root area of the plant, with amounts as directed on the feed label.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
Found in
More Ligustrum
Ligustrum lucidum 'Excelsum Superbum'
Chinese privet, Wax leaved privet, Glossy privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium
Oval leaf privet, California privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Lemon and Lime'
Golden privet
Ligustrum
Privet
Ligustrum 'Vicaryi'
Privet
Ligustrum delavayanum
Delavay's privet
Ligustrum ibota Musli = 'Muster'
Japanese ibota privet
Ligustrum japonicum
Japanese privet