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Skimmia laureola
Laurel Skimmia
Origin: Native to Northern China and the Himalayas.
| Family |
| Rutaceae |
| Genus |
| Skimmia |
| Species |
| laureola |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6-9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -23 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10 - 30 |
| Height |
| 1- 1.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Used as a border or hedge. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. |
| Habitat |
| Found in rocky areas and mixed forests. |
| Leaf Description |
| The elliptical, dark green leaves are 10-12 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| The small pale yellow-orange flowers feature 3-4 petals and are 1-2 cm across. |
| Fruit Description |
| The round, bright red berries are 8-10 mm in circumference. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by seed or cuttings. |
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