Himalayan Sweet Box
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Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis
A shade-loving evergreen prized for its incredible fragrance, Himalayan Sweet Box produces small white flowers in winter that fill the garden with a rich, sweet perfume when little else is blooming. Its glossy dark green foliage forms a dense, low-growing mound that provides year-round structure and texture in shaded landscapes. Small black berries may follow the flowers, adding subtle seasonal interest.
Slow-growing and easy to maintain, this adaptable shrub thrives in shady areas with moist, well-drained soil. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and underplanting beneath trees and larger shrubs.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9
- Sunlight: Part shade to full shade
- Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Mature Size: 1–2 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide
- Bloom Time: Winter to early spring
- Foliage Type: Evergreen
- Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning needed
- Soil Preference: Moist, rich, well-drained soil
- Landscape Uses: Woodland gardens, borders, foundation plantings, groundcover, shade gardens
- Deer Resistance: Moderate
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