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. |
Photographs
Skimmia japonica 'Nymans', form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Skimmia japonica 'Nymans', leaf. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Skimmia japonica 'Nymans', flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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