Sarcococca confusa, Sweet Box deer-resistant show them off next to

show them off next to or in front of something purple or dark

This is a ubiquitous Northwest native that tolerates dry shade in summer

very lacy green

round orange-red fruit (sort of strawberry-sized) ornament the plant on into winter

Leaves are 5" long

Sarcococca confusa, Sweet Box deer-resistant show them off next toIn late winter you will follow your nose to this earliest blooming shrub to enjoy the sweet, sweet fragrance of the small white flowers one of the very first harbingers of spring along with Viburnum 'Dawn' and Hamamelis. Glossy, narrow, dark green leaves on arching branches. Happiest in deep to part shade but adaptable to some sun with sufficient water. Birds will raid it for its small, black berries. Plant it near an entrance or beneath a bedroom!