Sweet Box

Sweet Box

Sarcococca confusa

Sweet Box is a medium shade-loving evergreen shrub with dark-green glossy foliage and fragrant small white flowers in Winter.

Sarcococca confusa, commonly known as Sweet Box, is an evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage, highly fragrant winter flowers, and shade tolerance. It belongs to the Buxaceae family and is native to China.

Key Features

  • Foliage: Dark green, glossy, lance-shaped leaves.
  • Flowers: Small, creamy-white flowers bloom in late winter to early spring, emitting a sweet fragrance.
  • Fruit: Shiny black berries follow the flowers.
  • Growth Habit: Compact, dense, and slow-growing; typically reaching 1.5–2 meters in height.
  • Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is adaptable to different conditions.
  • Light: Thrives in partial to full shade, making it ideal for shady gardens.
  • Uses: Excellent for hedging, ground cover, or woodland gardens.

Care Tips

  • Pruning: Minimal pruning required; can be trimmed to maintain shape.
  • Watering: Tolerant of dry conditions once established but benefits from regular watering.
  • Pests/Diseases: Generally pest-free, though it may occasionally suffer from scale insects or root rot in poorly drained soil.

Sarcococca confusa is valued for its low-maintenance nature and ability to provide winter interest in the garden, especially due to its sweet scent when little else is in bloom.

$11.25 – $22.25 inc. GST

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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $44.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $66.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $132.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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