Beginner Gardening: Sarcococca and Skimmia, 0 by designart

designart wrote:
Love both Sarcococca and Skimmia but landscape contractors are very hesitant to use these plants in PA. I know they are slow growing, shade tolerant and require average to moist soil. It seems like these two plants fill a niche that few others can provide and I would love to grow and recommend them to customers.

If anyone grows these plants in PA I would like to know what your experience has been like with these two gems. Are there any major problems other than the fact that they are slow growing?