Skimmia japonica
Japanese Skimmia
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Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica) - Description
Skimmia japonica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, native to Japan, China and south east Asia. Growing to 6 m (20 ft) tall and wide, it is a rounded evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery leaves widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant flowers can be cream-yellow to white, followed on female plants by small round, red fruits.
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica) - Blooming
Fragrant flower clusters.
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica) - Growth
Evergreen shrubs and trees with aromatic foliage and sometimes ornamental fruits.
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica) - Planting
Propagate from cleaned seeds in the fall. Be sure to provide protection from frost during the first year of growth. If propagating via rooted cuttings, provide bottom heat to promote sufficient root growth. Do this in mid to late summer.
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica) - Pest
Prone to aphids and scale.
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica) - Interesting facts
Interestingly enough these plants can be used for bonsai.
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in organically rich, acidic soil that retains moisture and drains well.
