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Sarcococca confusa

Has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. (1993)
Common Name : sweet boxFamily : BuxaceaeType : ShrubHabit : BushyHeight : 1.5-2.5 metresSpread : 1-1.5 metresFlower colour : WhiteFlowering from : Januaryto FebruaryFoliage : EvergreenFoliage colour : Deep greenHardiness: Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters -15° to -10°Sunlight : Part Shade / Full ShadeMoisture : Moist but well-drainedSoil : Acid / NeutralSeason of interest : Spring - Summer - Autumn - WinterFragrant

S. confusa is a bushy evergreen shrub to 2m, with glossy, deep green, wavy ovate leaves 3-5cm in length and, in winter, inconspicuous, very sweetly scented, creamy-white flowers, followed by glossy black berries.

See on garden plan - Coordinates: J22
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