Skimmia japonica | Japanese skimmia - 'Finchy' Height 40-50cm - 5lt Other Suitable for growing in containers

Suitable for growing in containers and for low

and it is best to be grown in a place where the bark will be seen

the tree grows naturally into its characteristic structure

Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' is adaptable to a wide range of soils

but will benefit from some protection in hotter climates

Skimmia japonica | Japanese skimmia - 'Finchy' Height 40-50cm - 5lt Other Suitable for growing in containersSkimmia japonica is a compact, dome shaped, evergreen shrub with aromatic, leathery, elliptic, rich green leaves and clusters of fragrant, star shaped, white flowers appearing at the end of branches in spring. Female flowers are followed by attractive bright red berries in summer which ripen in autumn and persist throughout the winter. Skimmia japonica grows best in moderately fertile, humus rich, moist, well drained soils. It thrives in partial shade