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Skimmia reevesiana

Scientific Name: Skimmia reevesiana

Also Known As

  • Reeve's Skimmia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Skimmia reevesiana plant details

Skimmia reevesiana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Skimmia reevesiana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, self-fertile, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Skimmia reevesiana

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact, 2-3', evergreen mound attractive ALL year: clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring are followed by crimson-red fruits which last throughout the winter months. Sh-PSh/M/Acid
Dwarf evergreen shrub with dense branches and a mounded form. Aromatic dark green leaves are shiny, narrow, and pointed. Dense clusters of creamy-white flowers open in spring. This skimmia is self-fertile and will produce plenty of berries even if planted on its own. The bright red berries, along with the leaves, have a pungent aroma when crushed.

Gardening facts about Skimmia reevesiana plant

How to Grow Skimmia reevesiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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