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References: Brenzel,
Kathleen Norris, Ed. 2001. Sunset Western Garden Book, 7th ed.
Sunset Publishing Corporation, Menlo Park, CA.
Meakin Poor, Janet & Peterson Brewster, Nancy. 1996. Plants That
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a glance:
Common Name:
Sweet Box
Plant type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Buxaceae
Height/Spread:
Slow growing, at 6
in. per year, to 4-6 ft. high and 3-7 ft. wide
Leaves:
Waxy dark green
leaves have a wavy edge, are ovate and grow densely and from 1.5-2.5
in. long
Flowers:
Profusely fragrant blossoms are tiny and white.
Bloom Period:
January through early spring
Fruit:
Small, round black berries appear December through march and grow to
about ¼ in. in diameter.
Diseases/pests:
Scale insects
Conditions:
Grows best in partial shade and burns in full sun. Prefers moist,
well-drained and organically enriched soil. Does remarkably well in
deeply shady conditions.
Natural Range:
Himalayas, China
Hardiness:
Zones (Sunset) 4-9,
14-24
Location:
East
patio alongside adjoining walkway, Waterwise Garden and Groundcover
Garden.
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Wonderfully fragrant flowers bloom during winter and
are a promise of spring to come! Plant near entryways
and walkways for a welcoming scent and evergreen
foliage.
