Fragrant Sweet Box will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This shrub does best in partial shade to shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Sarcococca ruscifolia
Common Name
Fragrant Sweet Box
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
5 Feet
Max Spread
5 Feet
Plant Form
- Round
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Cream
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
From Early Fall To Late Winter
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Partial Shade To Shade
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
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