Sarcococca vagans [BSWJ 7285]

Also Known As

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

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

8b-10b

Sarcococca vagans [BSWJ 7285] plant details

Sarcococca vagans [BSWJ 7285] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in alkaline and average soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarcococca vagans [BSWJ 7285]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: buxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarcococca vagans [BSWJ 7285]

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, pollution
Soil needs: alkaline and average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A collection in Northern Thailand by the intrepid Wynn-Jones of Crug Farm, this is one of the first of the "big" hardy, sweet box to make it into the US. Up to 6' tall with rather large, tropical-looking leaves and the fragrant white flowers you have come to expect in mid-winter. Cold hardy to USDA zone 8 in a sheltered site with moisture and shade. Very exciting!