Sarcococca Species, Fragrant Sweet Box

Sarcococcaruscifolia

Genus
Sarcococca (sar-koh-KOH-kuh)
Species
ruscifolia (rus-kih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sarcococca pauciflora
Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Davis, California

Fremont, California

Martinez, California

Morgan Hill, California

Oakland, California

Brooklyn, New York

Ashland, Oregon

Kirkland, Washington

Langley, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) | October 2011 | neutral

I cannot smell the fragrance of this plant at all. It does grow well on my shady north side and has spread out to about 4' in width. I ...Read More

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| January 2004 | positive

Sarcococca ruscifolia grows very easily in the Pacific NW, and is a great shade plant for our cool, moist climate. In Jan/Feb it produces...Read More

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