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. |
Photographs
Skimmia laureola, form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Skimmia laureola, leaf. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Skimmia laureola, flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Skimmia laureola, bud. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 16/10/2019.