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  • SKIMMIA japonica 'Kew White'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    SKIMMIA japonica 'Kew White'

    Slow growing female form with creamy-white berries
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    £16.50 each 
    Available again from summer 2025 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Requires male form such as 'Rubella' for berries
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Evergreen
      Dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a shaded shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblanceolate
    • Obovate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Slow-growing, dome-shaped to erect shrub. Produces dense panicles of white flowers 6mm (¼in) across followed by white berries if pollinated
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Scented foliage
      Slightly aromatic
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile.
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
       
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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    £15.50
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