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Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis
Himalayan Sweet Box
- » Dark green, long and glossy evergreen foliage
- » Fragrant white flowers early May
- » Dense and compact form
- » Shade tolerant
- » Deer resistant
- » Perfect for formal gardens and small hedges
- » Evergreen
- Category:Broad-leaf Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone:6-8
- Height:1-2 ft
- Spread:2-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades, White Shades
Thrives in partial to full shade. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune after bloom in spring to shape and control size. Deer resistant. Fragrant bloom. Perfect for formal gardens and small hedges in partial to full shade or as a small space evergreen in a dwarf garden.
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Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Habit
| • | Compact |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis
This dense, compact selection is tightly packed with deep green, pointed, Boxwood-like foliage. This small-space beauty features groups of fragrant small white flowers in early May.