Skimmia — Shrubs
Skimmia japonica
Happy in shade, moderate watering — hardy through cold winters.
- Sow
- Oct
- Plant out
- Oct
- In flower
- Mar, Apr, May
- Sun
- Shade
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H5
- Season
- spring,winter
- Height
- 150–250 cm
- Spacing
- 150 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
Growing notes
Grows to 1.5-2.5 metres. Space about 100-150cm apart. In flower Mar-May.
Toxic to pets
Skimmia berries are ornamental and not for eating: it is rated low toxicity, but a person who eats a quantity of berries may get a mild stomach upset. Dogs and cats that eat the berries or leaves can be unwell. If a child eats the berries, get medical advice; if a pet does, ring your vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal