China, Korea, Japan
Ligustrum lucidum is an evergreen tree growing to 33 ft tall and broad. The leaves are opposite, glossy dark green, 2.4–6.7 in long and 1.2–3.1 in broad. The flowers are similar to other privets, white or near white, borne in panicles, and unpleasantly pungent.
Yes, used as a decorative shrub.