Hook Lance Leaf Sarcococca
Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Tony Schilling'
Description | Small and tidy with lance-like leaves and creamy-white flowers with a memorably strong, sweet fragrance in late winter that are followed by black, shiny berries that birds simply adore. A highly useful plant for shady pathways, where the fragrance can be enjoyed in winter. Evergreen. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
Watering | Once established, water occasionally. |
Mature Size | Reaches 2 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Ground Cover |
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Design Ideas | The perfect high groundcover for shade, this evergreen looks wonderful in the woodland garden or near an entryway. Fragrant winter blossoms are a bonus. |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care | Provide fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.Pruning time: spring after flowering. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Texas on or around February 10th, 2023, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Calloway's 2601 S. Hulen
Fort Worth, TX 76109 -
Lowe's 4305 Bryant Irvin Road
Fort Worth, TX 76132 -
Calloway's 1424 N. Center
Arlington, TX 76011
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