Sarcococca ruscifolia ~ Fragrant Sweetbox zone-3 comfortable feel underfoot

comfortable feel underfoot

(2) Photo by  Ahmad Fuad Morad

Its huge triangular palmate-compound foliage are arranged in the shape of a fan

IMAGES: Carol Tierney

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Sarcococca ruscifolia ~ Fragrant Sweetbox zone-3 comfortable feel underfootFragrant Sweetbox is a shade loving evergreen shrub that forms a dense mound with shiny rich green foliage. Highly fragrant creamy white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small glossy red berries that ripen to black and can last through winter. Does best in part sun and rich well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 4' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 3. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom