Skimmia japonica
Skimmia japonica (Japanese skimmia)
is a bushy fully hardy perennial evergreen shrub with pink flowers in late Spring and mid Spring. It grows well in shade and semi-shade, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are stellate shaped arranged in a cyme inflorescence. It looks best in Autumn, Spring and Summer.Care and maintenance
[edit]In order to flower you must have a male and female plant.
Soil
Skimmia japonica grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5.5 (very acidic ranges from 5.2 to 5.5) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to chalk, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a rounded shrub has a slow rate of growth has an ultimate height of 1.2m / 3.9ft and spread of 1.2m / 3.9ft. It can take 11-15 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are ovate in shape.
Exposure
The plant is happy in any situation, exposed or sheltered.
Scent
A moderate pleasant scent is emitted from the flower. A moderate pleasant scent is emitted from the leaf. Aromatic.
Toxicity
Moderate in fruit. Stomach upset if eaten.
Uses
Attractive foliage, bank and slope, borders, container plant, flowering shrub and woodland margin.
Fruit and seed
The fruit is red. There is a medium fruit/seed abundance beginning in Autumn and ending in Winter.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings.
Origin
China (Southeastern). Japan.
-23°C / -9.4F 5.5 to 8 11-15 years 1.2m / 3.9ft 1.2m / 3.9ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Skimmia |
| Specific epithet ? | japonica |
| Common names |
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| Japanese skimmia (Ireland) |
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