sweet box (Sarcococca Hookeriana) - Shrubs

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Partial sun, Shade

Hardiness zone

7-9

Minimum temperature

0°F (−18°C)

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

sweet box

Sarcococca Hookeriana

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Partial sun, Shade
Hardiness zone: 7-9
Minimum temperature: 0°F (−18°C)
Soil type: Clay, Loam, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral

Plant traits

Mature height24 in-4 ft

Mature width36 in-5 ft

Plant typeShrubs

Bloom seasonWinter

Foliage typeEvergreen

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant❌No

Fire tolerant❌No

Pet safe—Safe

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly—Bees

sweet box (Sarcococca Hookeriana) - Shrubs

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