Skimmia japonica 'Nymans' (Nymans Skimmia)
Botanical Information
Family | Rutaceae |
Genus | Skimmia |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'Nymans' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b-8a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -17.8-(-6.7) |
Temperature (°F) | 0-20 |
Height | 0.5-1 m |
Spread | 1-2 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Used as a border, hedge or in a shade garden. |
Propagation | Propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grows best in moist, well-drained soils in part shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is constantly damp. |
Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Leaf Description | The elliptical, dark green leaves are 10-12 cm long. |
Flower Description | The small white flowers feature 3-4 petals and are 2-3 cm across. |
Fruit Description | The round, bright red berries are 8-10 mm in circumference. |