Japanese Skimmia (Male)

Name: Japanese Skimmia (Male)
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 07106
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Skimmia japonica (Male)

Pronunciation: SKIM-i-a juh-PON-ih-kuh

SKU #07106

USDA Zone

7-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	Although often prized as a pollenizer, this handsome, densely branched, naturally dome-shaped, mounded shrub is a true showman. Glossy, rich green, aromatic foliage backs large, full clusters of tiny but showy, deep reddish pink buds that open to very fragrant, creamy white, star-shaped flowers in the spring. An excellent landscape accent. Evergreen.
Light	Full shade, Partial shade
Watering	Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Blooms	Spring
Mature Size	Slow growing; reaches 2 to 5 ft. tall, 3 to 6 ft. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Pollenizer, Compact Form
Growth Rate	Slow
Flower Attributes	Fragrant, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Hedge, Accent, Hillside
Design Ideas	The male skimmia is mostly used to make sure the female sets fruit, but the male plant is a fine shrub by itself with showy, fragrant flower clusters. As with the female, keep out of the sun and provide adequate moisture year-round.
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Dogwood (Cornus)

CARE
Care	Grows easily in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9