SKIMMIA japonica 'Fructu Albo'

('Wakehurst White') - dense clusters of white fruit and dwarf habit

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Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£16.50 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

Evergreen - dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
White
Height - 60cm (24in)
Spread - 1m (39in)
Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - dome-shaped or creeping shrub. Produces small flowers to 6mm (¼in) across, in dense panicles to 8cm (3in) long followed by berries on pollinated plants.
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 - attractive to insects, butterflies.
Pests & Diseases - scale insects.
Place of origin - China, Japan, southeastern Asia
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 8
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Scented foliage - slightly aromatic
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant