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    • Photo of Sarcococca vagans [BSWJ 7285] foliage by Cistus Nursery

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    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!

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sarcococca vagans [BSWJ 7285] plant

    How to Grow Sarcococca vagans [BSWJ 7285]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • 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 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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    Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna [Purple Stem]

    aka Sarcococca 'Digyna', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Purple Stem', Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis [Purple Stem], Dwarf Purple Stem Sweetbox, Purple Stem Sweet Box

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna [Purple Stem] flower, foliage, stem by peganum
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