Sweet Box

Sarcococca Confusa

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Overview

Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) is a compact evergreen shrub notable for its glossy, lance-shaped leaves reaching up to 3 inches in length. It thrives in part to full shade and well-drained soil, maturing around 3-5 feet in height and spread. Fragrant, small white flowers bloom in late winter, followed by black berries. Ideal for low-maintenance ground cover or border plantings, adding year-round interest to shaded landscapes. Zones 7-9.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) is a compact evergreen shrub notable for its glossy

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) is a compact evergreen shrub notable for its glossy

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — lance-shaped leaves reaching up to 3 inches in length

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — It thrives in part to full shade and well-drained soil, maturing around 3-5 feet in height and spread

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — commonly known as Sweet Box

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Ideal for low-maintenance ground cover or border plantings, adding year-round interest to shaded landscapes

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — is a valued evergreen shrub well-suited for shaded areas in landscape design

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Buxaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Fragrant, small white flowers bloom in late winter, followed by black berries

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) is a compact evergreen shrub notable for its glossy

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — lance-shaped leaves reaching up to 3 inches in length

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — It thrives in part to full shade and well-drained soil, maturing around 3-5 feet in height and spread

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — commonly known as Sweet Box

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Ideal for low-maintenance ground cover or border plantings, adding year-round interest to shaded landscapes

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — is a valued evergreen shrub well-suited for shaded areas in landscape design

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — slow-growing plant is notable for its glossy

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Typically reaching 3 to 5 feet in height with a slightly wider spread of 4 to 6 feet

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — especially where year-round foliage interest and winter blooms are desired

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — <br><br>Sweet Box thrives best in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 9

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — leathery leaves that maintain a deep green color throughout the year

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Its placement should consider areas with partial to full shade

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — preferring well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — as it is tolerant of low-light conditions

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — making it an exemplary choice for understory plantings or north-facing gardens

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — <br><br>Clients will appreciate the Sweet Box's inconspicuous yet highly fragrant white flowers

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — which bloom from December to March

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Following the bloom period

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Sarcococca confusa requires minimal maintenance once established

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — It should be watered regularly during the first growing season to develop a deep

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — extensive root system and thereafter benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — offering a sweet scent during the often-bare winter months

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Pruning is seldom necessary but can be performed to maintain desired shape and size

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