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Himalayan Sweet Box

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

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Overview

The Himalayan Sweet Box, Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis, is a hardy evergreen ground cover reaching up to 2 feet high and spreading 3 to 5 feet wide. Renowned for its sweetly fragrant white blooms in winter, this low-maintenance shrub thrives in partial to full shade. Its glossy, dark green leaves and blackberries provide year-round interest. Ideal for planting under trees, it prefers well-drained soils and offers excellent deer resistance.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 6–10Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Temperate
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — It's quite tolerant of urban pollution and can handle a variety of soil types
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — this compact plant is perfect for creating a lushHimalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — as long as the ground is not waterloggedHimalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — Ideal for planting under trees, it prefers well-drained soils and offers excellent deer resistanceHimalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — humilis produces spherical black berries, which add an additional layer of visual interestHimalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — and highly fragrant flowers that bloom in the winter to early springHimalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — Renowned for its sweetly fragrant white blooms in winter+14

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Buxaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — It's quite tolerant of urban pollution and can handle a variety of soil types
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — this compact plant is perfect for creating a lush
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — as long as the ground is not waterlogged
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — Ideal for planting under trees, it prefers well-drained soils and offers excellent deer resistance
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — humilis produces spherical black berries, which add an additional layer of visual interest
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — and highly fragrant flowers that bloom in the winter to early spring
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — Renowned for its sweetly fragrant white blooms in winter
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — These berries are valued by wildlife
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — The Himalayan Sweet Box, Sarcococca hookeriana var
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — humilis, is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that adds year-round interest to any landscape design
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — this low-maintenance shrub thrives in partial to full shade
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — ground cover or for adding structure to a shaded border.<br><br>Its dark green
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — Its glossy, dark green leaves and blackberries provide year-round interest
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — versatile plants that offer multi-seasonal interest
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — glossy leaves are arranged alternately
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — preferring part to full shade and well-drained soils
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — Sarcococca hookeriana var
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — the Sarcococca hookeriana var
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — The Himalayan Sweet Box, scientifically named Sarcococca hookeriana var
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — Typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet and spreading out 2 to 4 feet
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — humilis, is a hardy evergreen ground cover reaching up to 2 feet high and spreading 3 to 5 feet wide
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