Home : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers R-S : SWEET BOX Sarcococca hookeriana humilis, Christmas Box Suitable for any normal soil and position and the following  Ultimate Height 2ft (60cm) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height upto2ft (upto60cm) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1-2ins (2-5cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.

Enlarge picture Tiny, highly fragrant, white flowers and glossy green leaves.

Dense evergreen with glossy dark green leaves and tiny, highly fragrant, white-tinged-pink flowers borne in the leaf axils in late winter followed by spherical black fruits. Excellent in semi-shade and a rich soil but also tolerant of dry shade. HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges up to 2ft (60cm). Plant 1ft (30cm) apart. SHRUB 2ft x 2ft (60cm x 60cm).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Pg  4-6ins 10-15cm £3.99 £3.79 £3.50 £3.03 Pg = Pot grown.