Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Sarcococca wallichii foliage by plant lust

    Photo by plant lust

    This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.

    Show all photos

    Buy Sarcococca wallichii

    Also Known As

    • Himalayan Sweet Box

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9a

    1 gallon bagged root ball | $25

    Ships UPS, flat charge based on order total.

    30 at Gossler Farms

    More Options

    Sarcococca wallichii plant details

    Sarcococca wallichii is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarcococca wallichii

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: buxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in winter
    Uses: fragrant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarcococca wallichii

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9a
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    We independently publish plant data to search multiple nurseries at once. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases when you buy through our links.

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A 2” mildly spreading evergreen. The glossy leaves are narrow in winter. The flower puffs are white. In fall, the fruit will turn black.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Sarcococca wallichii plant

    How to Grow Sarcococca wallichii

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

    See other plant types of Sarcococca for your garden

    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
    View Plant

    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
    View Plant

    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
    View Plant

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant
    +9 more Sarcococca
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved