Sarcococca ruscifolia
fragrant sweet box
Flower Color
Description
A small, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with glossy, oval leaves andsmall, fragrant, creamy-white flowers inwinter followed by dark red berries
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
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 7-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceBanks and slopesGround cover