Is California Privet Evergreen?

Is California Privet Evergreen? Ligustrum ovalifolium, for reasons that are not all that clear, is commonly called California privet even though it is native to Japan. It is a dense, fast-growing, deciduous (evergreen/semi-evergreen in warm winter areas) shrub that typically grows 10-15′ tall. How can I make my privet hedge grow faster? The privet hedge