willow-leaf sweet box

How to Grow and Care for willow-leaf sweet box

willow-leaf sweet box · Sarcococca saligna

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: Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spellsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing willow-leaf sweet box

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
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 willow-leaf sweet box?

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for willow-leaf sweet box?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for willow-leaf sweet box?

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What Soil Is Best for willow-leaf sweet box?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for willow-leaf sweet box?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize willow-leaf sweet box?

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

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How to Prune willow-leaf 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 willow-leaf sweet box?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn or spring

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How to Transplant willow-leaf sweet box?

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How to Care for willow-leaf sweet box in Winter?

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How to Plant willow-leaf 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 willow-leaf sweet box?

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How to Harvest willow-leaf 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 willow-leaf sweet box

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

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Attributes of willow-leaf sweet box

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginWestern Himalaya

Scientific Classification

Species
Sarcococca saligna
Genus
Sarcococca
Family
Buxaceae
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