Skimmia consists of compact evergreen shrubs characterized by their aromatic, simple leaves. These plants produce terminal clusters of small white or yellowish flowers. When pollination occurs on female plants, these flowers give way to glossy red berries. Typically, Skimmia features distinct male and female flowers on separate individuals.

Skimmia

Skimmia 'Daddy's Dream'

Skimmia 'Fragrans Clone I'

Skimmia 'Snowman'

Skimmia aff. arborescens

Skimmia aff. arisinesis

Skimmia aff. laureola

Skimmia anquetilia is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that reaches a height of up to 2 meters. It features an open growth form and clusters of aromatic, leathery green leaves at the ends of its stems. In spring, it produces small, rounded clusters of yellow-green blossoms. This species includes both male and female plants; the female varieties bear bright red berries in the autumn after successful pollination.

Skimmia anquetilia

Skimmia anquetilia is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It features an open growth habit and clusters of aromatic, leathery green leaves at the stem tips. In spring, it produces small, rounded clusters of yellow-green flowers. The plant bears female flowers, which, upon successful pollination, give rise to bright red berries in the autumn.

Skimmia anquetilia (f)

Skimmia anquetilia is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that reaches a height of up to 2 meters. It features an open growth form and has aromatic, leathery green leaves that are arranged in clusters at the ends of its stems. In spring, it produces small, rounded clusters of yellow-green flowers.

Skimmia anquetilia (m)

Skimmia arborescens is an evergreen tree that can reach a height of approximately 8 meters. It features elongated, leathery dark green leaves. In spring, it produces clusters of small yellowish flowers. If pollination occurs, female specimens will bear blue-black berries during late summer and early autumn.

Skimmia arborescens

Skimmia arborescens subsp. nitida

Skimmia arisanensis

Skimmia black-fruited from northern Vietnam (f/m)

Skimmia dulcamara

Skimmia japonia 'Keyskim'PBR

Skimmia japonica is a versatile evergreen shrub characterized by its dense, rounded form. It can grow between 0.5m and 7m in height, though it typically reaches around 1.5m in cultivated settings. The plant features dark green, leathery leaves that are obovate to elliptic in shape and emit a subtle fragrance. In spring, clusters of white flowers emerge at the tips of the branches; some may have a hint of pink or red on the outside. The male flower clusters are prominent, measuring up to 8cm long and releasing a pleasant fragrance. In contrast, the smaller female flowers produce bright red berries, approximately 8mm in diameter, if pollinated, which often remain on the plant until the following spring's blooms appear.

Skimmia japonica

Skimmia japonica 'Antarctica'PBR

Skimmia japonica 'Atbolwi'PBR

Skimmia japonica 'Attraction' is a compact evergreen shrub characterized by its thick, dark green leaves. In spring, it produces clusters of small, fragrant flowers that appear greenish-white.

Skimmia japonica 'Attraction' (m)

Skimmia japonica 'Barnsley House'

Skimmia japonica 'Beaubolwi'PBR

Skimmia japonica 'Bonfire' is a robust, upright evergreen shrub characterized by its dense growth habit. It features thick, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers that are pale pink to white and emit a light fragrance during the spring season.

Skimmia japonica 'Bonfire'

Skimmia japonica 'Bowles's Dwarf Female' is a compact, evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 15 cm and spreads to about 45 cm in width. The leaves are oval, leathery, and measure approximately 4 cm in length. In spring, the red flower buds bloom into conical clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, which later develop into bright red berries.

Skimmia japonica 'Bowles's Dwarf Female' (f)

Skimmia japonica 'Bowles's Dwarf Male' (m)

Skimmia japonica 'Bremen' (m)

Skimmia japonica 'Brocox King'PBR

Skimmia japonica 'Brocox Rocket'PBR

Skimmia japonica 'Brocox Skye'PBR

Skimmia japonica 'Bronze Beauty'

Skimmia japonica 'Bronze Knight' is an evergreen shrub that typically grows 1 to 1.5 meters in height and width. It features an open growth form and produces dark red flower buds in winter, which transition to clusters of small, fragrant white flowers in the spring. As a male cultivar, it does not bear fruit.

Skimmia japonica 'Bronze Knight' (m)

Skimmia japonica 'Carberry' (f)

Skimmia japonica 'Cecilia Brown' (f)

Skimmia japonica 'Chameleon' (f)

Skimmia japonica 'Claries Repens'

Skimmia japonica 'Dad's Red Dragon' is a compact evergreen shrub reaching approximately 1 meter in height. It features leathery, elliptical leaves that release a pleasant aroma when crushed. In spring, the plant produces clusters of small reddish flowers. If pollination occurs, these flowers will give way to vibrant red berries in the fall.

Skimmia japonica 'Dad's Red Dragon' (f)

Skimmia japonica 'Emanuella'

Skimmia japonica 'Emerald King' is a compact evergreen shrub characterized by its thick, dark green leaves. In spring, it produces clusters of red buds that bloom into white flowers, which emit a pleasant fragrance.

Skimmia japonica 'Emerald King' (m)

Skimmia japonica 'Exstbolwi'PBR

Skimmia japonica 'Finchy' PBR (m) is a compact evergreen shrub featuring glossy, oval-shaped dark green foliage. In spring, it produces dense clusters of small, fragrant, star-like flowers that are creamy white in color. This male cultivar plays a crucial role in pollination, supporting nearby female Skimmia plants in the production of berries.

Skimmia japonica 'Finchy'PBR (m)

Skimmia japonica 'Fragrans' is a compact evergreen shrub that develops a rounded shape, featuring aromatic, dark green leaves that can reach up to 10 cm long. In spring, it produces dense clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, which are exclusively male.

Skimmia japonica 'Fragrans' (m)

Skimmia japonica 'Fragrantissima' (m)

Skimmia japonica 'Fructu-albo' (f)

Skimmia japonica 'Godrie's Dwarf' is a small, evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height and width of approximately 75 cm. It features oval, leathery leaves that are a rich mid- to dark green. In winter, it produces terminal clusters of greenish-white buds that transition to a pinkish-red hue before blooming into small, fragrant pink flowers in spring. As a male variety, it does not bear berries.

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