Japanese Skimmia (Male)
Skimmia japonica (Male)
Pronunciation: SKIM-i-a juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #07106
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Pollenizer, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Accent, Hillside |
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| 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 | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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West Seattle Nursery 5275 California Ave. S.w.
Seattle, Washington 98136 -
Urban Feed And Garden Llc 4878 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, Washington 98108 -
Lowe's 2700 Rainer Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98144
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