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    • Photo of Sarcococca saligna foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Sarcococca saligna

    Also Known As

    • Sarcococca salicifolia
    • Sweet Box
    • Sweet Box

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Sarcococca saligna plant details

    Sarcococca saligna is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarcococca saligna

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: buxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and winter
    Uses: dense

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarcococca saligna

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, pollution and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the most unusual and graceful of the Sarcococcas, this 4 to 5' shrub of equal spread possesses arching branches and long, yes, willow-like leaves of shiny light green, appearing very much like bamboo as well. The particularly fragrant flowers are most abundant in fall into early winter and are a creamy green-yellow melding beautifully with the shiny leaves. Light dappled shade to full shade -- ok in sun in coastal climates -- with reasonable summer water and fertile to average soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8, though a form exists in the JC Raulston Arboretum in USDA zone 7 in North Carolina suffering only occasional damage.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sarcococca saligna plant

    How to Grow Sarcococca saligna

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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 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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