Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica) is a shrub that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as Japanese skimmia.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Japanese skimmia
Scientific name: Skimmia japonica
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full shade, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica) – Agnes Monkelbaan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
