Sarcococca ruscifolia
FRAGRANT SWEET BOX
Buxaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early winter to late winter

Ornamental Fruit: red
 
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Sarcococca ruscifolia
FRAGRANT SWEET BOX
Buxaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early winter to late winter

Ornamental Fruit: red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: formal hedge, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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