Fragrant Mountain Sweet Box
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis 'Sarsid2'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Fragrant Mountain Sweet Box highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Shade, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Winter
Growing Zones 6-9
If your shady garden areas need a refreshing jolt of new life, try one of our favorites! The improved broadleaf evergreen Fragrant Mountain Sweet Box Bush (Sarcococca hookeriana var humilis 'Sarsid2') thrives in part shade and has the most amazing fragrance in spring.
You'll welcome spring every year when this pretty, well-behaved, useful shrub blooms. Don't be surprised when neighbors stop and ask, "Where is that incredible smell coming from?".
In late winter through early spring, tiny, white, fragrant flowers emerge. While they aren't showy, they will perfume your air with a fantastic, Hyacinth-like scent! Fragrant Mountain has a neat, clean look that shines in shady areas. It has rich evergreen leaves that fill out the shrub all year. This variety has larger and broader leaves than other selections!
In some areas, a very attractive, glossy black fruit will develop in late summer. Local songbirds love the little black berries that develop against the dark green foliage. Berries hang on plants for months before birds enjoy them in fall and winter.
Landscape Application:
The plant's upright, dwarf habit gives it a variety of possible landscape usages. Fragrant Mountain delivers big in form and fragrance in one of the most challenging conditions in modern landscapes. The dreaded 'dry shade' doesn't faze this shrub. It lives large in those hard-to-fill areas of your garden.
Fragrant Mountain Sweet Box also does well in those challenging north-facing spots. It handles urban conditions, such as compacted soils, road salt, and smog.
If you can plant it near a path, door or window, you should. The early spring scent alone is worth the price of the plant. Use this plant as an evergreen groundcover for a wonderful woodland garden!
Maintain it as a low hedge or as a shrub border in shady areas. Plant them 3 feet apart, measuring from the center of one plant to the center of the next. This assures a quicker fill when used as a groundcover, mass plantings, or for erosion control.
Or, grow it in a container for a shaded patio, where both the lush, green foliage and the wonderful fragrant flowers can both be appreciated!
But deer don't care for the taste. Feel good about your decision to use this selection in your yard, it's a wonderful choice!
- Glossy Pointed Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs
- Fragrant White Flowers In Late Winter/Early Spring
- Great Evergreen For Shade & Dry Shade Locations
- Very Easy To Grow & Full
- Great Privacy & Screening Hedges, Hide Eyesores & Evergreen Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Fragrant Mountain Sweet Box prefers full shade in hot climates and part shade/afternoon shade/dappled shade in cooler zones.
Plant in soils that are high in organic matter and are well drained. Plant it in well-drained soils. Please don't bury it too deep in its hole. Keep all visible branches well above ground. Water regularly to get the plant established. As the plant becomes established, you won't have to provide much supplemental water unless there is a prolonged drought.
Drought tolerant once it's established in your soil, Fragrant Mountain is an easy-to-grow, low-spreading shrub that amps up the appeal of your dull, shady spots. In the warm, dry climate of Zone 9, give it afternoon shade. Provide a 3-inch layer of mulch underneath the entire plant in locations where it is exposed to sun. Summer irrigation may be required during heat spikes.
Areas with humid summers should avoid over-mulching this beautiful shrub. Grow it on the dry side. If you want to plant in an area that stays soggy, add at least 18 inches of soil in a mound above your native soil line. Plant directly in that mound, and plant shallowly to improve drainage.
Prune in the spring after flowering to maintain the plant's shape of height, the Fragrant Mountain takes to being pruned and will fill in quite fast after hedging.
- Full Shade to Partial Sun/Part Shade Locations
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Water-Wise & Tolerates Dry Shade Once Established!
- Prune After Flowers Fade
- Urban Tolerant, Easy-Care, Hardy & Deer Resistant
Don't let another year go by with bare patches in your yard. Order Fragrant Mountain Sweet Box from Nature Hills today! today! The latest introduction of an improved line, the Fragrant Mountain has become the favorite of the home garden market today.
