Christmas Box, Sweet Box. A dense, bushy shrub with arching stems of glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of very fragrant, creamy white flowers in winter followed by dark red fruit. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers January to February. Fruits March. Partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sarcococca ruscifolia
A dense, bushy shrub with arching stems of glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of very fragrant, creamy white flowers in winter followed by dark red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Sarcococca |
|---|---|
| Species | ruscifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Christmas Box, Sweet Box |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, February |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | March |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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