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Sweet Box

Sarcococca confusa, Buxaceae

Zones
6–9
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Japanese SkimmiaSkimmia japonica
Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing
PaperbushEdgeworthia chrysantha
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing
Japanese AraliaFatsia japonica
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Box grow in?

Sweet Box grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Box?

Good companions for Sweet Box include Japanese Skimmia, Paperbush, Japanese Aralia.

Design guilds with Sweet Box and see companion relationships visually.

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