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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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    Sarcococca ruscifolia

    aka Fragrant Sweet Box, Fragrant Sweetbox, Sweet Box

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sarcococca ruscifolia by Grace Peterson
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    Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragon Gate'

    aka Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis 'Dragon Gate'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragon Gate' fruit by Cistus Nursery
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    Sarcococca vagans [BSWJ 7285]

    aka Sarcococca balansae, Sarcococca balansae [BSWJ 7285], Sarcococca vanas, Sweet Box

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Sarcococca vagans [BSWJ 7285] foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Sarcococca orientalis

    aka Chinese Sweetbox

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-7'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Sarcococca orientalis foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Sarcococca saligna

    aka Sarcococca salicifolia, Sweet Box, Sweet Box

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Sarcococca saligna foliage by Karl Gercens III
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