An evergreen tree to 5 m high. Compared to the Broad Leaf Privet, it has smaller leaves and is more slender in appearance. It produces white, strongly scented flowers in late winter and spring, followed by distinct dark purpleblack berries. Berries containing seed are readily dispersed by birds and water.

An upright, evergreen shrub or small tree to 5 m high. Its dark green leaves are finely toothed and glossy on the upper surface. It has a low branching trunk which makes it very suitable for hedging. Dense clusters of white flowers are borne in late spring to early winter. This species grows in full-sun to part-shade in well-drained soil.

Large evergreen shrub to 3 m high by 2 m wide. This vigorous species can adapt to most soils with good drainage and can survive periods of drought. Although it grows best in fullsun to part-shade, it can survive in almost full shade. Flowers are inconspicuous. With small, dense shiny rounded leaves, this species is commonly used in hedging and topiaries.

A vigorous, bushy, upright evergreen shrub that can grow to 6 m high. This species prefers full-sun to part-shade and grows best in freely drained soils. Keep moist when establishing and during dry periods. Fast growing (up to 1 metre per year) making it an ideal privacy or screening plant.