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Curled-Leaf Privet
Ligustrum japonicum 'Recurvifolium'
Pronunciation: li-GUS-trum juh-PON-ih-kum
SKU #00919
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 8 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | Large, upright, broad-leaved evergreen shrub, highly adaptable and easy to grow. Lustrous dark green, wavy foliage creates a handsome small accent tree, foundation hedge, or privacy screen. Excellent for use as a container specimen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Forsythia (Forsythia); Viburnum (Viburnum); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune regularly to maintain size and shape. |
Details
| Description | Large, upright, broad-leaved evergreen shrub, highly adaptable and easy to grow. Lustrous dark green, wavy foliage creates a handsome small accent tree, foundation hedge, or privacy screen. Excellent for use as a container specimen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Forsythia (Forsythia); Viburnum (Viburnum); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune regularly to maintain size and shape. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Curled-Leaf Privet produce flowers?
Late spring
Is Curled-Leaf Privet evergreen or deciduous?
Curled-Leaf Privet is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Curled-Leaf Privet?
Curled-Leaf Privet is Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Curled-Leaf Privet resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
How fast does Curled-Leaf Privet grow?
Curled-Leaf Privet has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Curled-Leaf Privet in my landscape?
Curled-Leaf Privet is suitable for: Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary.
What color are Curled-Leaf Privet flowers?
Curled-Leaf Privet produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Curled-Leaf Privet?
Curled-Leaf Privet has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Curled-Leaf Privet?
Good companion plants for Curled-Leaf Privet include: Boxwood (Buxus); Forsythia (Forsythia); Viburnum (Viburnum); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea).
How do I care for Curled-Leaf Privet?
Provide well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune regularly to maintain size and shape.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.