Species: Sarcococca hookeriana
Sweetbox
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
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In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Groundcover
4-6"
Evergreen
low mounded and slowly spreading
Environmental Characteristics
Part shade, Shade
6a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Prefers soils with high levels of organic matter.
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Easy
Other
Native to Western Himalayas and Afghanistan
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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