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Sarcococca hookeriana var humilis

Himalayan Sweet Box

  • Great ground cover for the shade garden!
  • Lustrous sheen of the dark green leaves
  • Fragrant white flowers are followed by blue-black fruit

  • Category: Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • Height: 12-20 ft
  • Spread: 6-8 ft
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Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Full Shade
Attributes
Edging
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Mass Planting
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sarcococca hookeriana var humilis

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.