Ligustrum japonicum 'Rotundifolium', commonly known as Japanese Privet, is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its distinctive, thick, rounded, dark green leaves with a wavy texture forming a dense, upright habit. In late spring to early summer, it produces upright panicles of small, creamy-white flowers, which are fragrant but often considered to have an unpleasant aroma. These blooms are followed by small, glossy, black berries that persist into winter. Its slow growth rate and unique foliage make it suitable for use as a low hedge, in foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant in garden borders. ​