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Sarcococca confusa

 
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Family: Buxaceae
Genus: Sarcococca (sar-koh-KOH-kuh) (Info)
Species: confusa (kon-FEW-suh) (Info)

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive growin On Jan 2, 2006, growin from Vancouver, BC (Zone 8b) wrote:

Strong aroma blooms in mid-winter. Glossy small dark-green leaves on compact shrub. Prefers shade and moist soil. Perfect plant for entrance ways for fragrance and clean appearance in shaded location.

Positive fishfryerone On Feb 8, 2005, fishfryerone from Poole, Dorset,
United Kingdom wrote:

Grows 3 to 4 feet high, evergreen, Sweet box family, small frond like white, flowers, very highly scented, powerfull scent, followed by glossy black fruit, bees & birds love it, Hardy down to minus 15.f. in England
fishfryerone

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Townsend, Georgia
Raleigh, North Carolina
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Richmond, Texas
Stafford, Virginia
Port Orchard, Washington



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