| Genus | Sarcococca |
|---|---|
| Species | ruscifolia |
| Common Name | Fragrant Sweetbox |
| Zone | 7 to 9 |
| Habit | dense, vase shaped shrub. Slow to moderate growth rate. |
| Height | 3 to 4 Feet |
| Spread | 3 to 4 Feet |
| Foliage | 1-2" long and half as wide. Evergreen., Lustruous dark green |
| Flower | near white. February-March. Extremely sweet fragrance., Small |
| Fruit | red drupe in late summer to early fall. Not persistant., Round |
| Culture | Full shade. |
