Sweetbox Great Plant Picks The genus Sarcococca includes a handful of such outstanding evergreen shrubs, there is room for at least one in all but the hottest, sunniest gardens. All are noted for their superb winter fragrance, in January and February. Sarcococca hookeriana var. hookeriana reaches 4 feet high. Sweet box thrives in shade, where its leaf color is deepest green. It tolerates dry conditions once established, making it a good choice for under eaves and in dark, dry locations.
