Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis)

Himalayan Sweet Box, or Sarcococca, is a dwarf, clump-forming, evergreen groundcover with erect shoots and oblong, glossy dark leaves. In Late Winter to Early Spring, it bears clusters of fragrant , white flowers with pink tinges, followed by dark blue-black berries. It spreads by suckers, maturing at about 18" high. This is a shade-loving plant. Use it as an underplanting, or place it among other low-growing plants with contrasting forms and colors. Got Question? (336) 857-2131 or e-mail: request@tomscreeknursery.com Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC Ornamental Characteristics Category Perennial Ground-cover Environmental Characteristics