Chinese sweet box

How to Grow and Care for Chinese sweet box

Chinese sweet box · Sarcococca orientalis
Also known as: Christmas box

Grows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in light shade. Avoid dry, exposed sites

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 Chinese sweet box

Chinese sweet box
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · 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

Grows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in light shade. Avoid dry, exposed sites

How to Water Chinese sweet box?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Chinese sweet box?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Chinese sweet box?

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What Soil Is Best for Chinese sweet box?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Chinese sweet box?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Chinese 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 Chinese sweet box?

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Chinese sweet box?

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How to Care for Chinese sweet box in Winter?

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How to Plant Chinese sweet box?

Grows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in light shade. Avoid dry, exposed sites

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How to Repot Chinese sweet box?

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How to Harvest Chinese 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 Chinese sweet box

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

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Attributes of Chinese sweet box

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginChina

Scientific Classification

Species
Sarcococca orientalis
Genus
Sarcococca
Family
Buxaceae
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