Japanese Skimmia

Skimmiajaponica subsp. reevesiana

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Skimmia (SKIM-ee-uh)
Synonym
Skimmia reevesiana
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Baltimore, Maryland

Marion, Massachusetts

Brookhaven, New York

East Meadow, New York

Norristown, Pennsylvania

East Port Orchard, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Angeles, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

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Baltimore, MD | June 2010 | positive

Slow growing, but hardy. Love the male's flowers and the berries of the female. I had originally thought I could cut some sprays with b...Read More

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