How to Grow and Care for Fragrant sweet box

Fragrant sweet box, also known as Christmas Box, Sarcococca, Fragrant Box, Sweetbox, Fragrant Sarcococca, Chinese Sweet Box

Fragrant sweet box is a sturdy evergreen shrub appreciated for its ease of care and ability to thrive in a range of conditions. Key to its care is ensuring it is planted in well-drained soil and maintained in partial to full shade, protecting it from intense sun. Regular watering, particularly in dry seasons, is crucial. Special attention should be given to its location, as fragrant sweet box releases a delightful fragrance, which can be maximized when placed near walkways or windows.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Fragrant sweet box

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	7-9

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Fragrant sweet box is a robust broadleaf evergreen that achieves a stature of approximately 4 feet (1.2 meters) in both height and width. This plant is characterized by its dense and low-growing nature, producing fragrant white flowers as winter concludes. Its foliage remains a lustrous green throughout the year. With its preference for drought conditions and growth pattern ranging from slow to moderate, fragrant sweet box is likely to expand via suckers. It is equipped to form an effective low hedge or serve as groundcover, further exhibiting a remarkable resilience to deer.