Sarcococca orientalis ~ Chinese Sweetbox trailing Grows best in full sun

Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils

The medium sized flowers are pink with lighter pink in the center and prominent yellow stamen and  bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies

Acer saccharum Homewood Cemetery

Water regularly- whenever top 3” of soil is dry

before the leaves emerge

Sarcococca orientalis ~ Chinese Sweetbox trailing Grows best in full sunChinese Sweetbox is a dense low growing evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and tiny, but intensely fragrant, white flowers in winter to spring. Small glossy blueberry sized black fruit grows alongside the flowers. Does best in part sun and rich well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 4' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 3' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: White Season of