Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis

Red-fruited Sweet Box

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Item #: 3914

Zones: 7b to 9a, at least

Dormancy: Evergreen

Height: 48" tall

Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

Origin: China

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis is the little-known red-fruited sweet box from several provinces in southern China where it can be found hanging from limestone cliffs from 1,000'-7,000' elevation. In the garden, Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis forms a dense 4' tall x 4' wide easy-to-grow mound of green foliage adorned with tiny fragrant white flowers starting in October and then followed by lovely, seasonally-colored, red fruit in winter.