Sweet Box
Sarcococca confusa
A truly handsome species. This evergreen shrub is densely covered with dark, glossy green foliage. Sweetly scented clusters of tiny white flowers that are followed by showy, glossy black fruit. Excellent ground cover or mixed border plant for shady areas.
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 3 to 5 feet tall and as wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special feature: | Attractive Bark |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Blooms in late winter or early spring. |
| Item no.: | 1177 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
History
Sweetly scented clusters of tiny white flowers
A truly handsome species. This evergreen shrub is densely covered with dark, glossy green foliage. Sweetly scented clusters of tiny white flowers that are followed by showy, glossy black fruit. Excellent ground cover or mixed border plant for shady areas.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
History
Sweetly scented clusters of tiny white flowers
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 3 to 5 feet tall and as wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special feature: | Attractive Bark |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Blooms in late winter or early spring. |
| Item no.: | 1177 |
