Sarcococca orientalis ~ Chinese Sweetbox trailing attracting butterflies

attracting butterflies

before the leaves emerge

The leaves emerge in spring as an orange-red that matures to a bright yellow-gold that doesn’t burn or bleach in the summer heat

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Sarcococca orientalis ~ Chinese Sweetbox trailing attracting butterfliesChinese Sweetbox is a dense low growing evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and tiny, but intensely fragrant, white flowers in winter to spring. Small glossy blueberry sized black fruit grows alongside the flowers. Does best in part sun and rich well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 4' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 3' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: White Season of