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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.
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EvergreenMonoecious, evergreen shrubs
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Full shade
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Partial shadeShelter from cold winds
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowTolerates atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect.Pests & DiseasesNonePlace of originChina to Himalayas, southeastern AsiaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersExcept S. saligna
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile but humus rich
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
Buy Varieties of SARCOCOCCA


SARCOCOCCA confusa
scented green-white flowers

SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var digyna
white flowers, dark stems


SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var digyna 'Purple Stem'
an attactive form with young stems and midribs of the leaves flushed purple

SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var humilis
dwarf suckering shrub with pink-tinged white flowers

SARCOCOCCA hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
hybrid variety. Highly scented white flowers in winter

SARCOCOCCA ruscifolia
stiff but arching stems with fragrant white blossoms


SARCOCOCCA ruscifolia var chinensis 'Dragon Gate'
compact form. Small scented cream flowers in winter followed by red berries in summer

SARCOCOCCA saligna
lance-shaped leaves, greenish white scented flowers and purple berries
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