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Sarcococca ruscifolia /Sweet Box
A specimen shrub with attractive foliage
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Scientific Name:
Sarcococca ruscifolia
Common Name:
Sweet Box
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Winter
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Fall, Winter
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is an intermediate sized evergreen shrub that grow well in partial shade and where the soil is well drained and have a generous amount of humus. Winter flowers are fragrant. The leathery foliage is dark glossy green and is a special feature of this shrub. Foliage can be damaged by hard freezes.