Sarcococca ruscifolia
Zones: 7 – 9
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Height: 3’ – 5’
Shiny evergreen foliage and tiny white flowers make a stunning backdrop to the perennials in the dry shade garden.
Red berries follow the blooms.
This is a very fragrant plant that is often sited under windows so the aroma can be appreciated.
It grows slowly and takes full shade.
Sweet box will self-espalier against a wall and works well in containers in shady spots.
This post was originally published on July 13, 2020 but was updated with new content on June 18, 2022.