Ligustrum japonicum 'Recurvifolium'
Common Name(s): Crinkle LeafCurly Leaf Japanese PrivetCurved-Leaf Privet

Description
Crinkle Leaf is an erect, evergreen shrub or small accent tree with curved leaves. It is alkaline, pollution, sun, and shade tolerant, as well as cold hardy. It tolerates dry conditions and is intolerant of wet soils. It is susceptible to copper deficiency and whiteflies.

This plant flowers in late spring and produces an odor that is offensive to many people. It has lustrous dark-green evergreen foliage that makes this plant a great use for foundation planting, as a privacy screen, as a hedge, or even for planting in a container. This plant has a somewhat more open growth habit than the rest of the species and is hardier than the rest of the species.

Light:
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Flower Color: White
Flower Inflorescence: Panicle
Flower Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Description: Flowers are perfect, white. They grow on the terminal of a pyramidal panicle that is 2-6" long.