Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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