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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 |
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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