Sweet Box

Sarcococca hookeriana

Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana) is a slow-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 6-8, that matures to about 4-5 ft × 5-6 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect white blooms in spring. It stands up well to deer.

USDA zones

6-8

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

4-5 ft × 5-6 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

White

Bloom season

Spring

Tough against

Deer

Native to

Southeastern Tibet to eastern Himalayas