Sarcococca orientalis ~ Chinese Sweetbox Size:3 GALLON palmate leaves

palmate leaves

mites and beetles are occasional problems

Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit

Season of Interest:

COMPANION PLANTS:   Maiden Grass

Sarcococca orientalis ~ Chinese Sweetbox Size:3 GALLON palmate leavesChinese Sweetbox is a dense low growing evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and tiny, but intensely fragrant, white flowers in winter to spring. Small glossy blueberry sized black fruit grows alongside the flowers. Does best in part sun and rich well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 4' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 3' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: White Season of