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Japanese Skimmia 'Formanii'

Skimmiajaponica

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Family

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Skimmia (SKIM-ee-uh)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Good Fall Color

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Terry

Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | June 2003 | positive

Not widely available commercially, but apparently has perfect flowers, making it a better choice for those wanting a single specimen.

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