This shrub to small tree a short trunk with arching branches that form a dense rounded crown and has a strong taproot. It has dull green elliptical leaves and the profuse fragrant white tube-shaped flowers appear in a cluster in spring followed by dark berries. 

Hardiness zones 7 to 11

Ligustrum sinense is naturally found from Japan to China growing in woodland margins in moderately well drained moist fertile soils in a open sunny to semi shaded position and is drought, frost and fire tolerant. 

The Small Leaf Privet is grown for its foliage and bushy habit. It is planted along borders as a screen or trimmed to form a formal hedge. It is also planted in tubs or planter boxes and establishes in 2-3 years. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions but in some countries it is regarded as a weed. ID 563
 
Note:
It may be confused with Backhousia myrtifolia. This plant has scented leaves when crushed.

Ligustrum (li-GUS-trum) sinense (si-NEM-see)

Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
American Hog Plum, African Walnut Family