Skimmia laureola (Laurel Skimmia)
Botanical Information
Family | Rutaceae |
Genus | Skimmia |
Species | laureola |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to Northern China and the Himalayas. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) | -10 - 30 |
Height | 1- 1.5 m |
Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Used as a border or hedge. |
Propagation | Propagated by seed or cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. |
Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Found in rocky areas and mixed forests. |
Leaf Description | The elliptical, dark green leaves are 10-12 cm long. |
Flower Description | The small pale yellow-orange flowers feature 3-4 petals and are 1-2 cm across. |
Fruit Description | The round, bright red berries are 8-10 mm in circumference. |