three-vein-leaved sarcococca
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S. trinervia is an upright, evergreen shrub to about 2m with glossy, undulating, deep green leaves and small, tufty, green and white, strongly fragrant flowers in winter, followed by black berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- three-vein-leaved sarcococca (Sarcococca trinervia)
- Genus
- Sarcococca
- Family
- Buxaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of three-vein-leaved sarcococca
Distribution map
S. India
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of three-vein-leaved sarcococca
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three-vein-leaved sarcococca care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sheltered, shady position protected from severe frost
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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