Saturday, 23 January 2016

Skimmia japonica


  • Common Name - Japanese skimmia
  • Botanical Name - Skimmia japonica
  • Family - Rutaceae
  • Bud - alternate
  • Bark - smooth, brown
  • Leaf - simple, elliptical shape, accuminate apex, obtuse base, entire margins, pinnate veins
  • Flower - pannicle inflorescence, showy, white, April
  • Fruit - drupe, red, September - October
  • Habit - spreading
  • Form - round
  • Size - 0.7-1.3 m
  • Culture - deep shade, acidic/well drained soil
  • Use - ground cover

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