Sarcococca ruscifolia

Sarcococca ruscifoliaThis compact evergreen shrub features a tidy, rounded habit and thrives in USDA zones 6 through 9, preferring partial to full shade with temperatures ranging from 30F to 85F. It offers glossy, lance shaped dark green leaves and inconspicuous white flowers with a delightful fragrance that bloom in winter. These flowers give way to attractive black berries in late summer, adding seasonal interest. Its fall color remains evergreen, maintaining its lush

With excellent disease resistance and moderate deer resistance

it occasionally bears small

and transform into an attractive scarlet hue in autumn

drooping branches

It thrives in well-drained soils and is highly resistant to deer

well-draining soils enriched with organic matter and prefers partial shade to dappled sunlight

Light green leaves margined with silvery-white

Its finely dissected deep burgundy-red leaves provide captivating interest throughout the growing season

making it an ideal choice for gardens facing browsing issues

its foliage maintains a consistent red tone before transitioning to a brilliant scarlet in fall

Ideal for landscapes

black berries later in the season