Skimmia japonica growing shrub of the genus Skimmia also known as Japanese skimmia, Skimmia japonica perennial evergreen used as fragrant, ornamental, drought tolerant and bonsai plant, can grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-9.
Leaves color green and waxy or variegate with white and yellow in elliptic shape.
Skimmia japonica flower
Flower fragrant color can be: white, pink or red, flowers small and grow in clusters.
Fruit not edible and can be in color red or white, the fruit small ~0.5 cm
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Requirements for Skimmia japonica growing and care:
Cold temperature, slightly acid
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, leafhopper
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
0.5-1 m, 20-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Winter / Spring
General information about the flower
Fragrant color can be: white, pink or red, flowers small and grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Skimmia japonica