BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Growers of rare trees & shrubs

Description

A rare and handsome evergreen shrub native to Nepal, Sarcococca wallichii has large, glossy, bright green leaves and masses of fragrant white flowers in winter. A taller plant than other Sarcococca and one which requires a warm, sheltered garden.

Features

• Common name: Sweet Box.
• Position: Warm and sheltered in sun or shade.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Frost tender. Sarcococca wallichii requires protection from cold winter winds and usually grows best in mild, Southern Counties of the U.K.
• Flowering Period: December - March.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sizes, densely branching, rounded shrub.
• Height: up to 2 m (6 ft)
• Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
• Notes: Please be aware that although we usually guarantee plants for a year after purchase, we will not replace a Sarcococca wallichii which is damaged or killed in the winter by cold or a late spring frost.
• Size: 3L containers