Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

Scientific name: Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

Common name: sweet box

Family name: Buxaceae

USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 to 8

Mature height and spread:  Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet; Spread: 2.00 to 4.00 feet

Form: Broadleaf evergreen

Water use: Medium

Soil requirements: organically rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade

Leaf arrangement:  lanceolate, leathery, dark green leaves

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): Tiny, apetulous, unisexual, tubular, fragrant, white flowers; globose, shiny, black fruits

Limitations:  Established plants have some drought tolerance.

Suitable uses:  Evergreen ground cover for woodland gardens with fragrant flowers and quality foliage. Shrub borders. Low hedge. Shady parts of cottage gardens. Shady slopes.

Quick ID description:   lanceolate, leathery

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