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Sarcococca hookerana var. humilis /Dwarf Himalayan Sweetbox
Ground cover planting of the dwarf Himalayan sweetbox
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Ground cover planting of the dwarf Himalayan sweetbox
Summer fruit and foliage
Green stage of berry development before they turn red in late summer and autumn
Makes a nice ground cover planting
Dense ground cover
Close view of foliage
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Scientific Name:
Sarcococca hookerana var. humilis
Common Name:
Dwarf Himalayan Sweetbox
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 10
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Winter
Flower color:
White
Fruit color:
Green, Black
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is a low growing evergreen shrub that is sometimes used as a ground cover. Plants spread by stolons and can form patches of nice dark green glossy foliage. The flowers are quite small but fragrant. Cannot tolerate full sunlight.