Skimmia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Skimmia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Skimmia japonica
Skimmia japonica
Family: Rutaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a well-drained open loam or in a peaty soil preferring a rich slightly acid soil. Thrives in moderately shady positions but also succeeds in full sun where the leaves may be rather yellow but the plant will flower and fruit better. Plants are very tolerant of atmospheric pollution, being unharmed by deposits of soot or a sulphur-laden atmosphere.
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EdibleMedicinal
Skimmia laureola
Skimmia laureola
Family: Rutaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a well-drained open loam or in a peaty soil in a sunny position. Probably flowers well in the shade. Plants are very tolerant of atmospheric pollution, being unharmed by deposits of soot or a sulphur-laden atmosphere.
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