SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var humilis

Evergreen - oblong, glossy, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long

White - white tinged pink

Height - 60cm (24in)

Spread - 1m (39in)

Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - clump forming shrub with erect shoots. Produces clusters of flowers, males with pink anthers, followed by spherical dark, blue-black fruit 5mm (¼in) across

Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Full shade

Full sun - will tolerate full sun if soil remains moist

Partial shade - shelter from cold winds

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - none

Place of origin - western China

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Is Scented Plant - Scented flowers

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile but humus rich

Wildlife - Bee friendly