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Japanese Skimmia

Skimmia Japonica

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Overview

The Japanese Skimmia, Skimmia japonica, is an evergreen shrub characterized by dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant clusters of white blossoms. Ideal in partial to full shade, it reaches 4 to 6 ft in height and width. Red berries adorn female plants if males are present. Hardy in zones 6-8, it requires well-drained, acidic soil. Low maintenance and deer resistant, this plant excels in woodland gardens and shaded borders.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 5–5Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Low maintenance and deer resistant, this plant excels in woodland gardens and shaded borders
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Skimmia japonica exhibits a dense; for optimal health and appearance, it should be sheltered from harsh, drying winds andJapanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — which open to white or pale pink blossomsJapanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — emitting a sweet and subtle perfume; rounded habit that renders it an excellent choice for foundation, image 69Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — This floral display not only adds a visual charm but also attracts a variety of pollinators; if a male is, image 70Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — typically measuring 2 to 4 inches longJapanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — and can reach a mature size of about 4 to 6 feet in both height and spread; it is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9+84

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
5–5

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Low maintenance and deer resistant, this plant excels in woodland gardens and shaded borders
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Skimmia japonica exhibits a dense; for optimal health and appearance, it should be sheltered from harsh, drying winds and
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — which open to white or pale pink blossoms
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — emitting a sweet and subtle perfume; rounded habit that renders it an excellent choice for foundation, image 69
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — This floral display not only adds a visual charm but also attracts a variety of pollinators; if a male is, image 70
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — typically measuring 2 to 4 inches long
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — and can reach a mature size of about 4 to 6 feet in both height and spread; it is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — and can reach a mature size of about 4 to 6 feet in both height and spread; it is hardy in USDA zones 6, image 61
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest in the garden
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — is an evergreen shrub characterized by dark green; red berries adorn female plants if males are present
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — rounded habit that renders it an excellent choice for foundation plantings and mixed borders; ideal in, image 64
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Ideal in partial to full shade, it reaches 4 to 6 ft in height and width; this floral display not only adds a visual
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms; which open to white or pale pink blossoms
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — although it grows at a relatively slow rate.<br><br>Esteemed for its glossy
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — typically measuring 2 to 4 inches long; although it grows at a relatively slow rate.<br><br>Esteemed for its glossy
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — although it grows at a relatively slow rate.<br><br>Esteemed for its glossy; this species produces tight, image 62
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — white flowers in the garden
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — glossy leaves and fragrant clusters of white blossoms
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Routine maintenance includes removing any dead or damaged branches and mulching to conserve moisture; glossy leaves and
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — emitting a sweet and subtle perfume
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — rounded habit that renders it an excellent choice for foundation plantings and mixed borders; ideal in partial to full
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Ideal in partial to full shade, it reaches 4 to 6 ft in height and width; this floral display not only adds a, image 55
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Ideal in partial to full shade, it reaches 4 to 6 ft in height and width
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — rounded habit that renders it an excellent choice for foundation plantings and mixed borders
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