The Curly Leaf Ligustrum, also commonly known as Recurve Ligustrum, Wavy Leaf Privet, Curled-Leaf Privet or Curly Leaf Privet, is a large, upright, broad-leaved evergreen shrub that offers year-round beauty and privacy screening for a variety of landscaping applications. One of its most recognizable features is its lustrous dark green leaves with a unique wavy or curly margin. This versatile shrub thrives in a variety of conditions, including full sun to part shade and well-drained soils. It’s also drought tolerant and resistant to many pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance choice for landscapes. In the spring, it produces clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers. These flowers give way to small, black berries in the fall that provide a food source for birds. While not particularly showy, the flowers and berries add to the overall seasonal interest of the shrub.