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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Skimmia japonica
Thunb.
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Japanese Skimmia
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Rutaceae
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2-3
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evergreen shrub
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Low-growing, spreading, medium growth rate.
ADAPTABILITY:
Partial shade, moist, well-drained soils.
FUNCTIONS:
Specimen, massing, foundation
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Both sexes must be present for fruit set to occur. Does not appreciate hot summer
temperatures.
NATIVE RANGE:
Japan
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 7(8)-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
Reeves skimmia (S. japonica ssp. reevesiana) is self-fruitful
and smaller growing.
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