Fragrant Sweet Box
Sarcococca ruscifolia
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Fragrant Sweet Box
Plant Highlights
Fragrant Sweet Box highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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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 RateSlow
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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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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 7-9
Finally! An easy-to-grow, resilient broadleaf evergreen that can handle the infamous garden location —Dry Shade!
Well, good news! Take a look at this variety of Fragrant Sweet Box Bush (Sarcococca ruscifolia)! It will live happily in these tough conditions, look great, and produce scented flowers, plus sport glossy pointed green leaves that stick around all year round!
What a joy! The Fragrant Sweetbox will give you weeks of bloom that smell like Hyacinths! The pollinators will love you for planting this shrub! It is densely covered in lush deep green foliage that makes it a nice backdrop to flowers.
Landscape Application:
Dry shade can be tough on plants, and we all have one of those spots! You know the one, under the old tree in the backyard, that corner of your yard where the sprinkler system misses, or in the side yard between your house and the neighbors. Anywhere you have dry shade, it can be a challenge to find a pretty plant that will thrive.
Fragrant Sweet Box is a great plant for all those shaded locations around your landscape even if it isn't dry shade! Perfect for the part shade foundation plantings, around those HVAC units or to conceal vents, utilities, footings, or other unsightly spots around your home or business.
Add a dappled shade hedge of these 4 - 5 feet tall and up to 4 foot wide shrubs for year-round privacy around seating areas and outdoor garden rooms beneath the canopy of large trees or where your hedge will receive less than 5-6 hours of sun a day.
- 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:
Loving part shade and dappled shade in cooler climates, warmer growing zones can grow these shrubs in full shade, as long as they have at least 4 hours of sun or filtered sunlight a day. Any well-drained soil type works for these plants and new shrubs need consistent moisture access until established. A 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around their roots to support their growth and keep moisture in the soil more consistently, especially in those dry shade locations.
Sarcococca are tough plants! Sweet Box is resistant to both deer and rabbits and is disease-resistant, too! This water-wise variety won't need extra care. It is easy to grow and easy to maintain! Prune after the flowers fade should you need to tidy up your plant's form or alter its size.
- 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
- Deer and Rabbit Resistant
The Fragrant Sweet Box is the perfect evergreen for dry shade! Order a Fragrant Sweet Box from NatureHills.com today! You'll be so glad to get rid of that ugly eyesore with a beautiful, fragrant broadleaf evergreen shrub!
