| Japanese Privet | |
| Waxleaf Privet | |
| Wax-Leaf Privet | |
| Nezumimochi |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter and early spring |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood Other |
| Flower Color: | Other |
| Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant Tolerates foot traffic |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Other |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Pollinators: | Flies |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
