Ligustrum sempervirens

Discovered in China growing on slopes, thickets by rivers in 1932, growing also in Korea, but unheard of in the trade. It has dark green, rounded, leathery leaves. Wonderful shiny leaves remind one of a Ligustrum, which fits since an alternate names is Ligustrum sempervirens, and Syringa sempervirens, albeit both incorrect. In actuality it is somewhere between a Syringa (Lilac) and a Ligustrum because it has the fruit of the first and the bloom of the second. Evergreen. Small, creamy white, fragrant flowers are produced in terminal panicles in late summer and are followed by black fruit. Easily grown. Fast Growing -- makes a good, quick screen or hedge.