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sweet box 'Ghorepani'

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A compact, upright, suckering evergreen shrub with narrow glossy sword-shaped leaves. In winter it produces highly scented small white flowers, which are followed by shiny, black-skinned fruit.

Scientific classification

Species: sweet box 'Ghorepani' (Sarcococca hookeriana 'Ghorepani')
Genus: Sarcococca
Family: Buxaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Suckering · Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of sweet box 'Ghorepani'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of sweet box 'Ghorepani'

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sweet box 'Ghorepani' care guide

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn or spring. Suckers can be lifted and replanted.

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained humus-rich soil in shade. Full sun may be tolerated when planted in moisture-retentive soil. Also tolerant of atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect. Can be grown as an informal hedge.

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