Plant Profile: Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

This plant serves well as a filler or background in group settings and propagates through underground stems. It produces fragrant flowers in early spring, which are often concealed beneath the leaves. The glossy, evergreen foliage grows in a herringbone arrangement and spreads via rhizomes, creating a dense colony.

In terms of vulnerabilities, it is prone to boxwood blight, along with other insect and disease issues.

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