Ligustrum japonicum, commonly known as Japanese privet, is a species of evergreen shrub that is native to Japan, Korea, and China. This plant is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant due to its attractive appearance, glossy green leaves, and fragrant white flowers. It can grow up to 20 feet tall and 12 feet wide in ideal conditions. The common synonyms for Ligustrum japonicum include Waxleaf privet, Japanese wax-leaf privet, and Japanese privet tree. However, it is important to note that these synonyms may refer to different cultivars of the same species or closely related species in the same genus.