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Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box

Sarcococca Ruscifolia

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Overview

Sarcococca ruscifolia, commonly known as Fragrant Sweet Box, is an evergreen shrub known for its rich, green foliage and powerfully fragrant, small white flowers which bloom in late winter. It thrives in part to full shade and prefers well-drained soil, growing to about 3-5 feet tall and wide. Provides excellent ground cover and is ideal for shade gardens. Hardy and requires minimal maintenance once established. USDA zones 7-9.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate
Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box (Sarcococca Ruscifolia) — commonly known as Fragrant Sweet Box

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Buxaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box (Sarcococca Ruscifolia) — white flowers in the garden
Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box (Sarcococca Ruscifolia) — ground cover / shrub for deep shade or shade
Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box (Sarcococca Ruscifolia) — commonly known as Fragrant Sweet Box; small white flowers which bloom in late winter
Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box (Sarcococca Ruscifolia) — is an evergreen shrub known for its rich; rendering it suitable for foundational plantings

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