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Live Sarcococca ruscifolia – Fragrant Sweetbox – 3–6" Plant

Add year-round evergreen foliage and wonderfully fragrant winter flowers to a shaded garden with Sarcococca ruscifolia, commonly known as Fragrant Sweetbox.

This compact evergreen shrub features glossy, dark green foliage and small white flowers with a strong fragrance in late winter. Red berries can develop after flowering, adding additional seasonal interest.

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Sarcococca ruscifolia
• Common Name: Fragrant Sweetbox
• Plant Size: Approximately 3–6 inches tall when shipped
• Type: Evergreen shrub
• Foliage: Glossy, dark green evergreen leaves
• Flowers: Small, fragrant white blooms
• Bloom Time: Late winter
• Fruit: Red berries
• Mature Size: Approximately 3–4 feet tall and wide
• USDA Zones: 7–9
• Light: Partial shade to full shade

🤍 Fragrant Winter Blooms

Fragrant Sweetbox is valued for its small white flowers and noticeable fragrance, particularly during late winter. It can bring seasonal interest to shaded areas when many other garden plants are dormant.

🌳 Growing & Care

Plant in partial shade to full shade in moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil. Keep the soil adequately moist, particularly while the plant is becoming established.

Its evergreen foliage makes it useful for shaded garden beds, woodland-style landscapes, and areas where year-round greenery is desired.