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 5–5Climate Temperate

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Red berries adorn female plants if males are present

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — will develop vibrant red berries that persist through winter; evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest in the

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half or shade; routine maintenance includes removing any dead or damaged branches and

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — white flowers in the garden; and can reach a mature size of about 4 to 6 feet in both height and spread

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms; which open to white or pale pink blossoms

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — is an evergreen shrub characterized by dark green; red berries adorn female plants if males are present, image 53

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — glossy leaves and fragrant clusters of white blossoms; skimmia japonica exhibits a dense, image 54

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) — evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest in the garden; will develop vibrant red berries that, image 59

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Low maintenance and deer resistant, this plant excels in woodland gardens and shaded borders; typically, image 58

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Hardy in zones 6-8, it requires well-drained, acidic soil; low maintenance and deer resistant, this plant, image 57

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Red berries adorn female plants if males are present; broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms, image 56

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Skimmia japonica exhibits a dense; for optimal health and appearance, it should be sheltered from harsh, image 63

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — It is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9; is an evergreen shrub characterized by dark green, image 60

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) — although it grows at a relatively slow rate.<br><br>Esteemed for its glossy; this species produces tight, image 62

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — this species produces tight clusters of reddish-bud flowers; white flowers in the garden, image 67

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — typically measuring 2 to 4 inches long; although it grows at a relatively slow rate.<br><br>Esteemed for its, image 65

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — aromatic fragrance.<br><br>In late winter to early spring; emitting a sweet and subtle perfume, image 66

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) — 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) — which open to white or pale pink blossoms; hardy in zones 6-8, it requires well-drained, acidic soil, image 68

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — if a male is present for pollination; broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half or shade, image 71