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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002083
11/12/99
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 1999.
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