Planting and Growing sweet box
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate watering, evergreen shrub tolerates mild seasonal dryness |
| Sunlight requirements | Full shade · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | General evergreen shrub slow feed applied once each early spring |
| Toxicity | Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water sweet box?
Moderate watering, evergreen shrub tolerates mild seasonal dryness
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sweet box?
Full shade · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet box?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for sweet box?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for sweet box?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize sweet box?
General evergreen shrub slow feed applied once each early spring
Learn more →How to Prune sweet box?
Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Learn more →How to Propagate sweet box?
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn or spring
Learn more →How to Transplant sweet box?
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Learn more →How to Care for sweet box in Winter?
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Learn more →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
Learn more →How to Repot sweet box?
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Learn more →How to Harvest sweet box?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of sweet box
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling