About
A compact, evergreen, mat-forming shrub from montane habitats in New Guinea, with small, densely-arranged, leathery, dark green leaves and small, urn-shaped flowers followed by small berries. A botanical curiosity for warm, humid, high-altitude glasshouse conditions.
About the genus
Skimmia are compact evergreen shrubs with simple, aromatic leaves and terminal panicles of small white or yellowish flowers followed, on fertilised female plants, by shiny red berries; most have male and female flowers on separate plants
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.