When winter steals the color from the garden, Sarcococca ruscifolia Fragrant Sweet Box steps into the spotlight. Glossy, deep green foliage forms a dense, evergreen shrub, while small but powerfully fragrant white flowers emerge in late winter, filling the cold air with an intoxicating vanilla-like scent. As the blooms fade, rich red berries take their place, offering year-round interest. Tough, shade-loving, and drought-tolerant once established, this slow-growing beauty thrives in shady borders, woodland gardens, or containers, making it the perfect plant for adding elegance and scent when the world is at its bleakest.
Average Landscape Size:
Height – 3 to 5 ft., Width – 3 to 5 ft.
Flowering Season:
Early Spring
Landscape Use:
Border, Ground Cover, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden
Special Features:
Deer Resistant, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Year-round Interest
| SIZE | 1 Gallon |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Upright Spreading |
| Flower Color | White |
