About This Product
Botanical Name: Sarcococca ruscifolia
Common Name: Fragrant Sweet Box
An evergreen shrub that forms a rounded mound. Glossy dark green leaves are oval, pointed and alternating. In mid-winter and early spring, small white flowers are intensely fragrant. Glossy dark red fruit develops in early summer. Tolerates deep, dry shade.
USDA Zone: Zones 7 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 4 - 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 4 - 6 feet
Mature Width: 3 - 7 feet
Light Needs: Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular
