sweet box

How to Grow and Care for sweet box

sweet box · Sarcococca hookeriana

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in shade. Full sun may be tolerated when planted in damp soil. Also tolerant of atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing sweet box

sweet box
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in shade. Full sun may be tolerated when planted in damp soil. Also tolerant of atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect

How to Water sweet box?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sweet box?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet box?

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What Soil Is Best for sweet box?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for sweet box?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize sweet box?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune sweet box?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate sweet box?

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant sweet box?

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How to Care for sweet box in Winter?

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How to Plant sweet box?

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in shade. Full sun may be tolerated when planted in damp soil. Also tolerant of atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect

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How to Repot sweet box?

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How to Harvest sweet box?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of sweet box

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of sweet box

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginHimalaya

Scientific Classification

Species
Sarcococca hookeriana
Genus
Sarcococca
Family
Buxaceae
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