Skimmia japonica



Botanical Name: Skimmia japonica
Common Name: Japanese spurge
Family Name: Rutaceae
Distribution/Origin: S.E. Asia, Japan, China

Leaf: Simple, Green, Leathery, Pinnate venation, Glabrous, Elliptic/Acuminate/Obtuse/Entire 
Bud: Alternate
Inflorescence: Showy, White, Spicy, Floriferous, Panicle, Fragrant(spicy), April

Fruit/Seed: Red, Drupe, Showy, Persistent, Sep/Oct, *Poisonous
Stem/Bark: Brown, Smooth

Size: Height: 0.7 - 1.3m/Spread: 1.0 - 1.5m
Habit: Spreading
Form: Round

Soil: Acidic, Well-drained
Moisture: High
Sun: Partial sun
Exposure: Deep shade, Filtered shade, Partial shade
Hardiness Zone(USDA): 7

Landscape uses: Ground cover, Group or mass planting, Hedge row, Mixed shrub border, Screening, Small garden/space, Spring interest, Woodland margin

Notes: Broadleaf evergreen

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