Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana - self fertile

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Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana - self fertileSkimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana self fertile Unusually for a skimmia, Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana is hermaphrodite, and will bear berries without another skimmia nearby; it will also tolerate slightly alkaline soil. Its a small, slow growing, evergreen shrub with a dense, mounded habit. The aromatic leaves are narrow, deep green and leathery, making the plant drought resistant once established. In mid to late spring, panicles of scented,

bark mulch is the most commonly used medium

pure white flowers in May hence this is such a popular deciduous shrub

Excellent for cooking

Aesculus x arnoldiana is a natural hybrid between three North American species

and suitable for small gardens and container growing

with a good sweet/acid balance and is Cox-like in flavour

Height up to 6’6” (2m) Spread to 5’ (1

opening pale pink and turning white

It bears beautiful light yellow flowers in long clusters before the leaves break bud in the Spring

it grows well in medium gardens

Height: 10ft (3m) Spread: 10ft (3m)

but not water-logged