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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 -
Partial shadeShelter from cold winds
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Additional Features
Good to knowTolerates atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originChina to Himalayas, southeastern AsiaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Scented PlantsScented flowersExcept S. saligna
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile but humus rich
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
Buy Varieties of SARCOCOCCA
SARCOCOCCA confusa
scented green-white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var digyna
white flowers, dark stems
Gift-wrapping available
SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var digyna 'Purple Stem'
an attactive form with young stems and midribs of the leaves flushed purple
Gift-wrapping available
SARCOCOCCA hookeriana var humilis
dwarf suckering shrub with pink-tinged white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
SARCOCOCCA hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
hybrid variety. Highly scented white flowers in winter
Gift-wrapping available
SARCOCOCCA ruscifolia
stiff but arching stems with fragrant white blossoms
Gift-wrapping available
SARCOCOCCA ruscifolia var chinensis 'Dragon Gate'
compact form. Small scented cream flowers in winter followed by red berries in summer
Gift-wrapping available
SARCOCOCCA saligna
lance-shaped leaves, greenish white scented flowers and purple berries
Gift-wrapping available
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