Sarcococca Confusa vs. Hookeriana-Digyna
By Kurlakid
West Yorkshire,
United Kingdom 
Guys,
There is a contrasting information on Confusa & Hookeriana in terms of "Height" and "Speed of growth".
RHS website say that both have same max height on maturity whereas some nursery websites say that Confusa grows upto 4-6 feet and Digyna grows to 3-4 feet. A book called "Evergreen Expert" say opposite.. it says Confusa grows to 2.5-3 feet and say for taller variety choose Digyna.
I did search on this forum and had a look at the photos; but didn't find photos showing full growth.
Could anyone who have either of these varieties or both give me information on:
Height they have achived and over how many years.
I want to plant 3-4 of Sarcococca plants to create evergreen backdrop (for other dwarf front border plants) with winter interest next to my northeast facing housewall which is a shade in winter and part shade in summer. I want about 4-5 feet high growth and want to cover 15 feet border.
9 Jul, 2012
Answers
Expected height at maturity for Sarcococca confusa is 5 feet, but as Jaykaty says, they are slowish growing. S. confusa is a good choice because its one which doesn't sucker freely, unlike the others.
9 Jul, 2012
Thanks Jaykaty & Bamboo.
Seems too slow growing. Will have to look at something else.
10 Jul, 2012
Have a look at Mahonia aquifolium, Kurlakid... might fit the bill exactly. Can get to 7 feet after some years, but I keep mine prune back to 3/4 feet - much bigger spread sideways too than Sarcococca, meaning you may need fewer plants.
10 Jul, 2012
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