Ligustrum Korean Dwarf

Ligustrum japonicum 'Korean Dwarf' is a dwarf variety of the Japanese Privet. It has a relatively slow growth and modest size, with a rounded and bushy habit. In summer, it produces cream-white panicle flowers resembling lilacs, followed by black berries. Both attract and feed pollinating insects and birds. Privet is hardy and as easy to grow as boxwood, which it can replace. Ideal for hedges or topiaries, in a zen or contemporary garden, or in containers on the terrace.

Ligustrum japonicum is an evergreen shrub from the olive family, native to Korea and Japan. 'Korean Dwarf' is a horticultural selection known for its smaller size and conical cluster flowering. The bushy plant reaches 1 to 1.50 metres in all directions after several years. Its rather upright branches bear opposite leaves throughout the year. The leaves are entire, ovate, leathery, glossy, wavy, dark green and 4 to 10 cm long. Flowering occurs in July-August in the form of conical, 10 to 15 cm long clusters at the ends of the branches. Each inflorescence consists of dozens of small cream-white, fragrant, and nectar-rich flowers. They give way to black berries, provided the shrub is not pruned. All parts of the privet are toxic if ingested.

Ligustrum japonicum 'Korean Dwarf' is elegant and decorative all year round, and can be used for hedges, as a standalone plant, in flower beds, or in containers. Its moderate growth eliminates the need for pruning, even when planted in a boundary hedge. However, if desired, it tolerates pruning well, is perfect for topiary, and can effectively replace boxwood. It can also be paired with other easy-to-grow shrubs, such as evergreen viburnums, Abelias, Aucuba, Berberis.