Berri-Magic® Japanese Skimmia
Skimmia japonica (Male & Female)
SKU
03668
No pollenizer is needed for a lush crop of bright berries, as this combination of male and female plants ensures an abundant crop all by itself. Perfect low hedge or foundation shrub. Well suited to large pots. Evergreen.
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Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SKIM-i-a juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Well-branched dome shaped shrub with slow growth to 5 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Shade Loving, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear to shape in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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