• 9 years ago
• Posted in:Buxaceae
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Evergreen, Native to China, Shrub, Week 10

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Common Name —— sweet box
Family —————— Buxaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 7
Form ——————— shrub
Height/Spread ——– 1.5 – 2.5 m / 1.0 – 1.5 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained
Sunlight —————- part shade to full shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; deep green; glossy; wavy ovate
Flower —————— late winter; white; fragrant
Fruit ——————— berries; black; small
Limitation ————- leaves bleaches in full sun
Use ———————– in banks; on slopes; in garden
ID ————————- glossy, wavy ovate leaves