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Skimmia japonica
'Nymans'
Nymans Skimmia
| Family |
| Rutaceae |
| Genus |
| Skimmia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Nymans' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b-8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.8-(-6.7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-20 |
| Height |
| 0.5-1 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Used as a border, hedge or in a shade garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in moist, well-drained soils in part shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is constantly damp. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
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