Sarcococca ruscifolia (Fragrant Sweet Box)
Botanical Information
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Genus | Sarcococca |
| Species | ruscifolia |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to central to western China and Tibet. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 30 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Sarcococca ruscifolia is a low-growing, compact evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and fragrant, cream-coloured flowers in axillary clusters. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
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