Wallich's sweet box

How to Grow and Care for Wallich's sweet box

Wallich's sweet box · Sarcococca wallichii

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade sheltered from early frosts

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

Planting and Growing Wallich's sweet box

Wallich's sweet box
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Sand · Chalk · Loam
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 a moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade sheltered from early frosts

How to Water Wallich's sweet box?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Wallich's sweet box?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Wallich's sweet box?

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What Soil Is Best for Wallich's sweet box?

Soil type
Clay · Sand · Chalk · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Wallich's sweet box?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Wallich's sweet box?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Wallich's 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 Wallich's sweet box?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

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How to Transplant Wallich's sweet box?

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How to Care for Wallich's sweet box in Winter?

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How to Plant Wallich's sweet box?

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade sheltered from early frosts

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How to Repot Wallich's sweet box?

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How to Harvest Wallich's 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 Wallich's sweet box

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

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Attributes of Wallich's sweet box

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginHimalaya to Myanmar

Scientific Classification

Species
Sarcococca wallichii
Genus
Sarcococca
Family
Buxaceae
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