Sarcococca ruscifolia ~ Fragrant Sweetbox zone-3 Cephalotaxus harringtonia Fastigiata 2zz

Cephalotaxus harringtonia Fastigiata 2zz

Its huge triangular palmate-compound foliage are arranged in the shape of a fan

The large clusters of flowers that emerge soft yellow-orange and mature to shades of bright tangerine bloom from spring through summer attracting butterflies

IMAGES: Carol Tierney

(2) Photo by  Ahmad Fuad Morad

Sarcococca ruscifolia ~ Fragrant Sweetbox zone-3 Cephalotaxus harringtonia Fastigiata 2zzFragrant Sweetbox is a shade loving evergreen shrub that forms a dense mound with shiny rich green foliage. Highly fragrant creamy white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small glossy red berries that ripen to black and can last through winter. Does best in part sun and rich well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 4' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 3. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom