What: A curious evergreen shrub, Ligustrum japonicum “Rotundifolium,” or curly-leaf Japanese privet, has thick, dark green leaves that are shiny and rounded.The foliage almost seems jam-packed ...

Calling it “glossy” can be confusing since wax-leaf or Japanese privet, especially the Texas privet variety (Ligustrum japonicum var. Texanum) has glossier leaves but they sometimes turn ...

Japanese holly is one of the most commonly used shrubs in such a situation. It grows well in sun or light shade and is very tolerant of pruning -- it is often managed by cutting it back to a foot ...

As a fast-growing hedge, the importance of pruning cannot be understated, as privet can quickly get overgrown and look wild or uneven. We start by looking at the right times to head out and trim ...

A: Your dark-leafed, vertical seedling with smooth-edged leaves is Japanese privet. It and its sister Amur River privet are the two most invasive plants in Texas. It is definitely not a keeper.