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SKIMMIA japonica 'Redruth'
(A.M. Form) - hermaphrodite, free berrying
£16.50 each
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Attractive to insects, butterflies. Male and female flowers though better fruiting with a male -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects. -
Place of origin
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Evergreen
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White
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, dome-shaped shrub with larger leaves and berries than the species. Produces small white flowers, 6mm (¼in) across, from red buds, in dense panicles to 8cm (3in) long followed by red fruit.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliageSlightly aromatic
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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