About This Product
Botanical Name: Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis
Common Name: Sweet Box
An evergreen shrub that forms a ground cover. Spreads by rhizomes. Glossy green leaves are pointed, alternating, and more slender than the species. In spring, small white flowers are intensely fragrant. Glossy dark blue fruit develops in early summer. Tolerates deep, dry shade.
USDA Zone: Zones 6 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 3 - 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 12 - 18 inches
Mature Width: 3 - 4 feet
Light Needs: Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular
