Sarcococca 'Himalayan Sweet Box'

Sarcococca hookeriana humulis Himalayan Sweet Box, or Sarcococca, is a dwarf, clump-forming, evergreen groundcover with erect shoots and oblong, glossy dark leaves. In Late Winter to Early Spring, it bears clusters of fragrant, white flowers with pink tinges, followed by dark blue-black berries. It spreads by suckers, maturing at about 18" high. This is a shade-loving plant.                                                                                    Use it as an underplanting, or place it among other low-growing plants with contrasting forms and colors. Got Question? (336) 857-2131 or e-mail: request@tomscreeknursery.com Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC Ornamental Characteristics Category Perennial Ground-cover Foliage Type Broadleaf Evergreen Height 1' - 2' Spread 2' - 3' Shape Spreading Ground-cover Primary Foliage Color (Glossy) Dark Green Seasonal Foliage Color (Glossy) Dark Green Flowering Season Late Winter to Early Spring Flowe