Sarcococca confusa
Common name: sweetbox
Useful cultivars and selections: –
USDA hardiness zone: 7
Mature height and spread: 1 m tall
Form: low to medium sized shrub
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: rich soil, likes moisture
Leaf arrangement: alternate
Fall colour: evergreen
Flower/cone/fruit descriptions: flowers are white, blooms in January, berries start red then turn black
Limitations: likes shelter- not very tough, floral smell can be overwhelming
Suitable uses: good shade plant
ID description: shiny leaves, tidy green stems
