Himalayan Sweet Box. On sunny winter days yes we do have some of those in Portland the sweet fragrance they are named for fills the air. Native to East and South-East Asia and to the Himalayas too sweet box is a rather slow-growing shrub which has very appealing evergreen foliage dark green in color.
How to Care for Sarcococca hookeriana Sweet Box Shrubs We suggest when planting your newly purchased Sarcococca hookeriana plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. In other respects it is very similar to the dwarf form as is the variety digyna which has narrowly pointed leaves. Himalayan Sweet Box makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers.
Himalayas China Hardiness Zone.
3 12 long x to 34 wide deep green leathery and evergreen with a pointed tip. Sweet Box Sarcococca also known by many as Sweet Box is a wonderful smaller evergreen shrub with glossy green attractive foliage. The flowers may go unnoticed as they are rather small and hidden amongst dark glossy leaves but their scent will grab you. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable.