Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
Sweet Box
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
Sarcococca confus
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Sarcococca
Viburnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum. Sarcococca confusa doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf Viburnum doesn't have thorns. Also Sarcococca confusa does not have fragrant flowers. Sarcococca confusa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Leatherleaf Viburnum has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Leatherleaf Viburnum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.