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Sarcococca ruscifolia
Sweetbox
Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle Photographer: Linda Engstrom
Description
This broadleaf evergreen shrub reaches 3-5' tall and 4-5' wide. It is densely branched with simple, narrow, dark green, shiny leaves. White, feathery, small flowers appear in winter; it may be hidden you'll be drawn to them because of fragrance. Red berries also appear in winter. This plant tolerates sun or shade but will burn in hot afternoons. Attractive shrub with year round interest.