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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.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - monoecious, evergreen shrubs
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Full shade -
Partial shade - shelter from cold winds -
Additional Features - Good to know - - tolerates atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - China to Himalayas, southeastern Asia -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - except S. saligna
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile but humus rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
Sarcococca - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of SARCOCOCCA
SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var digyna 'Purple Stem' >
Commonly known as: Sweet box.
An attactive form with young stems and midribs of the leaves flushed purple
SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var humilis >
Commonly known as: Sweet box.
Dwarf suckering shrub with pink-tinged white flowers
SARCOCOCCA ruscifolia >
Commonly known as: Sweet box.
Stiff but arching stems with fragrant white blossoms
SARCOCOCCA ruscifolia var chinensis 'Dragon Gate' >
Commonly known as: Sweet box.
Compact form. Small scented cream flowers in winter followed by red berries in summer
SARCOCOCCA saligna >
Commonly known as: Sweet box.
Lance-shaped leaves, greenish white scented flowers and purple berries
SARCOCOCCA wallichii >
Commonly known as: Sweet box.
Clump forming up to 3-4 feet with handsome large glossy leaves. Black fruits.
