Ligustrum japonicum Lucidum / Chinese Privet
Ligustrum japonicum Lucidum is a small-medium evergreen tree. It has oval glossy green leaves which can be up to 15cm long. During the summer and autumn, small, creamy-white flowers appear. Occasionally, Ligustrum japonicum Lucidum will produce fruit from a small black berry. If left unclipped, the tree will produce a wonderfully natural dome-shaped evergreen head. It makes for a very good screening tree. Ligustrum japonicum Lucidum can be planted in full sun or partial shade. It will be happy in an exposed or sheltered spot. Plant in well drained soil. Its eventual height is 8-12m and width of 8m+.
