?Rotundifolium? (synonymous with L. coriaceum or ?Coriaceum?) is a more compact and slower-growing cultivar that features thick, rounded, dark green, evergreen leaves (to 2.5? long) that are crowded onto upright stems to 4-5? tall. Creamy white flowers in pyramidal panicles (to 3? long) bloom in late May to early June. Flowers are considered to have an unpleasant aroma. Flowers give way to rounded black drupes which ripen in fall and persist into winter.
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 7a-10. Where winter hardy, it is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, except wet ones. Tolerant of urban conditions. Prune as needed in spring immediately after flowering. If flowering is not a consideration, prune at any time.
| Common Name | 'Dwarf Curly-leafed', Japanese privet |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium' ('Coriaceum') |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Shade, Sun |
| Height | 6 ft. |
| Width | 4 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | May-June |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Berry Color | Black |
