SARCOCOCCA
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SARCOCOCCA
Commonly known as Christmas box, Sweet box
Christmas box grown for its scent rather than the close-clipped hedges and topiary of Buxus, though, will make a low, informal hedge.
Tolerant of neglect, a fine plant with glossy leaves for a dull, shady part of the garden.
Genus of 11 species of monoecious, evergreen shrubs found in moist, shady places, forests and thickets from China to the Himalayas and southeastern Asia.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Tolerates atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect. -
Place of origin
China to Himalayas, southeastern Asia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Scented flowersExcept S. saligna
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Sarcococca - Growing Guide
