Sarcococca confusa

Common Name: Sweet Box, Christmas Box

Description:
Sarcococca confusa, commonly known as Sweet Box or Christmas Box, is an elegant, shade-loving evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, dark green foliage and highly fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in winter. These delicate flowers are followed by shiny black berries, which add further interest to the plant. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and is perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or container planting. Its compact, dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for low hedging or ground cover. Highly resistant to pests and diseases, Sweet Box requires minimal maintenance and is ideal for bringing winter fragrance into the garden.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–1.5 m
• Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Creamy-White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Scented Flowers
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Shade Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Hellebores
• Ferns
• Camellias
• Daphne
• Hostas
• For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here