Christmas Box, Sweet Box. A dense, bushy suckering shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of very fragrant white flowers in winter followed by glossy black fruit. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers January to February. Fruits March. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sarcococca confusa
A dense, bushy suckering shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of very fragrant white flowers in winter followed by glossy black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Sarcococca |
|---|---|
| Species | confusa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Christmas Box, Sweet Box |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, February |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | March |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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