Sarcococca hookeriana (Sweet Box)
Sarcococca hookeriana description: This compact mound forming evergreen shrub with attractive dark green tear shaped leaves and compact habit provides AYR interest. Sweetly scented white flowers provide interest in early winter.
Sarcococca hookeriana cultivation notes: Sarcocca flourishes on most free draining soils, especially chalky conditions. This evergreen is suitable for planting under shade - making it useful for problem shady areas. Water occasionally if very dry - mulch on poor soils. 2m tall X 1m.
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Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade; Produces winter flowers.
Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.
Common Missspellings: Sarcococa, Sarkococa, Sarcocca, Sarkococca
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