| Common Name: |
Sweetbox |
| Scientific Name: |
Sarcococca saligna; syn. Sarcococca salicifolia |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Evergreen |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Size: |
Produces spikes of flowers to 1/2 in. long |
| Fruit Description: |
Flowers followed by ovoid purple fruit to 1/2 in. long |
| Fragrance: |
Scented flowers |
| Foliage Description: |
Arching branches and long willow-like leaves of shiny light green, appearing very much like bamboo |
| Height of Plant: |
4-5 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
4-6 ft. |
| Growth Rate: |
Slow-growing |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 8a-10b |
| Light Requirements: |
Light dappled shade to full shade -- ok in sun in coastal climates |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Alkaline, average, well-drained, rich |
| Native Range: |
Afghanistan to Nepal |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
| Location: |
Japanese Garden |