About
Skimmia laureola 'Kew Green' is an ornamental, male, evergreen shrub cultivar producing bold, aromatic, dark-green foliage and clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in spring. A rewarding and reliable evergreen shrub for a shaded or semi-shaded garden.
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. Excellent evergreen shrubs for shaded or semi-shaded positions.
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.