SKIMMIA japonica subsp. reevesiana

Hermaphrodite with narrow elliptic tapering leaves and ovoid red fruit which usually remains until the spring

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Available autumn 2020 -

£14.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12.00 each

Available autumn 2020

2 to 3 Litre

Evergreen - leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
White - white with green
Height - 70cm (28in)
Spread - 70cm (28in)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - dome-shaped shrub. Produces small flowers 6mm (¼in) across in dense panicles to 8cm (3in) long followed by ovoid red berries.
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)
Full shade
Partial shade
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
Good to know - hermaphrodite. One plant will provide berries. Introduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1850. Attractive to insects.
Pests & Diseases - scale insects.
Place of origin - China, Taiwan
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage - - slightly aromatic
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant