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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna
sweet box
Flower Color
Description
A small, suckering evergreen shrub with green or purplish stems, narrowly lanceolate mid-green leaves and clusters of small, creamy-white, fragrant flowers. Berries black
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Suckering
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds