Skimmia reevesiana is an ornamental, evergreen shrub noted for its compact growth and ornamental berries. Native to South China and Southeast Asia it forms a low mound with mature specimens growing to an approximate height of between 0.9-1.5 meters. The aromatic glossy leaves are narrowly elliptic with a pale margin. The small white-yellowish blooms appear on terminal panicles in May. On female forms, the pollinated flowers give way to long-lasting, ovoid, matt crimson-red berries.
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | 5,6,7,8 |
| Heat Zones | 5,6,7,8,9 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rutaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Fall, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring |
| Height | 1' - 2', 2' - 3' |
| Spread | 1' - 2', 2' - 3' |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Loam, Acid |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Attracts Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Formal Garden |
| Planting Place | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |