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Chinese fragrant sweet box

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S. ruscifolia var. chinensis is a small, slow-growing evergreen shrub with glossy, narrowly-ovate leaves, small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers and dark red berries

Scientific classification

Species: Chinese fragrant sweet box (Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis)
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: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Chinese fragrant sweet box pictures

Distribution of Chinese fragrant sweet box

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Chinese fragrant sweet box

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Chinese fragrant sweet box care guide

Medium steady soil dampness, cut watering volume during cold winter months
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Medium steady soil dampness, cut watering volume during cold winter months

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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 propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn or spring

Growing

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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