Sarcococca 'Winter Gem'

Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' is an upright, dense evergreen shrub. This plant boasts attractive glossy dark green leaves all year round and they are often accompanied with highly-scented white flowers that open from red buds. During winter, the followers are followed by small spherical fruits that ripen from red to black. These hardy plants prefer a fully shady position in the garden but will do fine in a partially-shaded area, they will thrive in almost any type of soil so long as it is well-drained.