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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Sarcococca hookerana
sweet box
Flower Color
Description
A small, bushy evergreen shrub with bright green, lance-shaped or oval leaves 4-6cm in length, and tiny, very fragrant, creamy-white flowers followed by glossy black berries
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsHedging and screens