- Zones 7 - 10
- Height 7-8 feet
- Spread 5-6 feet
- Partial Shade to Full Sun
Curly Leaf Privet, Ligustrum japonicum ‘Recurvifolium’, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with wavy, bright green leaves. White, fragrant flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Useful as a specimen, foundation planting, screens or hedges. Prune as needed to shape and maintain size.
Curly Leaf Privet Care
Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly to establish. Once established, water weekly- more often during periods of extreme heat or drought. Fertilize in early spring. Prune as needed to shape and maintain size.
Curly Leaf Privet Spacing
For hedges, plant 5 to 6 feet apart, as measured from the center of each plant. For foundation plantings, space 6-8 feet apart.
Curly Leaf Ligustrum Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10 |
| Flower Color(s): Delicate White Flowers |
| Bloom Period: Late Spring |
| Foliage Color(s): Shiny Dark Green Foliage |
| Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 7-8 Feet Tall |
| Spread: 5-6 Feet Wide |
| Spacing: 5 Feet Center on Center |
| Habit: Densely Branched, Spreading |
| Blooms On: Old Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Evergreen |
| Scientific Name: Ligustrum japonicum 'Recurvifolium' |
| Common Name: Curly Leaf Ligustrum |
- SKU:
- CLFLIG
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
