Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Placeholder

    Skimmia japonica

    Also Known As

    • SKIMMIA

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9a

    Skimmia japonica plant details

    Skimmia japonica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Skimmia japonica

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rutaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Skimmia japonica

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9a
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Glossy leaves (scented of bay when crushed) form low neat mounds 2-3' tall; small but very fragrant white flowers are a treat in early spring and are followed by bright red (poisonous) fall berries (with a male around). PSh-Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Skimmia japonica plant

    How to Grow Skimmia japonica

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved