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Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00002083
01/01/98

Sarcococca hookerana--Himalayan Sarcococca

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8                                     
Height:  5 ft  Spread:  5 ft  Form: spreading               
Type: broad-leaved evergreen                                
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches                     
Flowers: White                                              
Fruit: Black                                                

Comments: This broad-leaved evergreen can be used in the    
shade and requires at least some shade for best growth.     
The fragrant white flowers are borne in the spring and are  
followed by black fruits.  The fruits are not particularly  
ornamental.                                                 

Cultivars:                                                  
   var. humilis - A low plant suitable for use as a ground  
     cover.  It will be less than 2 feet tall but may       
     spread 8 feet.                                         

References for Cultivars: Monrovia Nursery Company 1997,    
Wayside Gardens 1996.                                       

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