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    Sarcococca hookeriana

    Also Known As

    • Himalayan Sarcococca
    • Sarcococca
    • Sweet Box

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Sarcococca hookeriana plant details

    Sarcococca hookeriana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarcococca hookeriana

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: buxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: fragrant, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarcococca hookeriana

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lustrous dark evergreen foliage with clusters of fragrant white flowers in later winter to early spring followed by 1/2" round black fruit. A tall groundcover, perfect for banks in shade spreading by underground runners with restrained slow to moderate growth. Takes shearing. AKA, Himalayan Sarcococca

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sarcococca hookeriana plant

    How to Grow Sarcococca hookeriana

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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