Sarcococca saligna
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Buxaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Flowers: green-white

Flowering Time: early winter to early spring

Ornamental Fruit: purple
 
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Sarcococca saligna
SWEET BOX
Buxaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: green-white

Flowering Time: early winter to early spring

Ornamental Fruit: purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, mediterranean, oriental & tropical designs

Uses: formal hedge, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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