fragrant sweet box

How to Grow and Care for fragrant sweet box

fragrant sweet box · Sarcococca ruscifolia

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 shade · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing fragrant sweet box

fragrant sweet box
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · 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 fragrant sweet box?

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for fragrant sweet box?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for fragrant sweet box?

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What Soil Is Best for fragrant sweet box?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize fragrant sweet box?

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

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How to Prune fragrant 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 fragrant 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 fragrant sweet box?

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How to Care for fragrant sweet box in Winter?

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How to Plant fragrant 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 fragrant sweet box?

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How to Harvest fragrant 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 fragrant sweet box

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

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Attributes of fragrant sweet box

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginCentral China

Scientific Classification

Species
Sarcococca ruscifolia
Genus
Sarcococca
Family
Buxaceae
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