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    Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragon Gate'

    Also Known As

    • Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis 'Dragon Gate'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragon Gate' plant details

    Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragon Gate' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter cream flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragon Gate'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: buxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in fall and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragon Gate'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, pollution
    Soil needs: alkaline, average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Discovered in 1980 by Roy Lancaster in Yunnan China, and named Dragon Gate for the temple entrance near which it was found. With this prestigious provenance, a 4 ft, arching shrub with staunchly evergreen leaves, looking much like Danae racemosa. Very late autumn to mid winter flowers of creamy white followed by copious quantities of rich red berries. A wonderfully fragrant and handsome addition to the winter garden. Tolerant of deep shade to nearly full sun in all but the hottest climates. Appreciative of some summer water where dry. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    A Roy Lancaster introduction of the variety chinensis from Yunnan, China (which in of itself, is reason enough to have this plant in the collection but then Roy is a hero to us so we're biased but not without reason) of an invaluable winter blooming shrub tolerant of deep shade with white fragrant flowers from late fall into early winter. Superb shade evergreen shrub.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragon Gate' plant

    How to Grow Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragon Gate'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Fruit

      • blue
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Texture

      • glossy

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