Sarcococca confusa

Sarcococca confusa, the sweet box, is a species of flowering plant in the family Buxaceae, probably native to western China. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall by 1 m (3 ft) broad, with glossy green ovate leaves and honey-scented[1] white flowers in winter, followed by glossy black spherical fruits, 5 mm in diameter.[2]

Sarcococca confusa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Buxales
Family: Buxaceae
Genus: Sarcococca
Species:
S. confusa
Binomial name
Sarcococca confusa

It is a very adaptable and reliable shrub that is easily grown in many situations, including dense shade with very dry soil. It will however grow in full sun, even though the [foliage appears to bleach a little. The soil should be kept damp if grown in sun or part shade. The shrub is midwinter flowering with a sweet scent. The small black berries are eaten by birds which disperse the seeds.[3]

This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4][5]

References
  1. "Cambridge University Botanic Garden - Sarcocca confusa". Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  2. RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
  3. Keen, Mary (January 5, 2002). "How to grow: Sarcococcas" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  4. "RHS Plant Selector - Sarcococca confusa". Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  5. "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 95. Retrieved 30 October 2018.


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