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Skimmia japonica

Japanese Skimmia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Jennifer Chandler

 

Description

Compact, slow grower with glossy rich green leaves. Pinkish-reddish buds held above the leaves, becoming white blooms, slightly scented. Female plants bear holly-like red berries in the fall & winter, if a male plant is present.

 

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.