Sarcococca confusa
Sweet Box
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Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) - Description
Sarcococca confusa (sweet box) is a species of flowering plant in the family Buxaceae, probably native to western China. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall by 1 m (3 ft) broad, with glossy green ovate leaves and honey-scented white flowers in winter, followed by glossy black spherical fruits, 5 mm in diameter.
Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) - Blooming
Fragrant, petalled winter flowers.
Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) - Growth
Evergreen shrubs. Glossy lance-shaped or elliptical leaves. 1.5 to 6 feet tall, depending on species.
Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) - Planting
In either spring or autumn sow the seeds in outdoor containers.
Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) - Pest
Rare.
Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) - Interesting facts
Sweet Box gets its common name from its fragrant blooms and its relationship with other Boxes (it's in the Box family, Buxaceae).
Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) - Soil and irrigation
Organically amended, slightly acid, and moisture retentive soil that is well aerated. Won't tolerate both full sun and dry soil.
