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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 24 to 30 inches (60-75 cm)
Plant Spread: 24 to 30 inches (60-75 cm)
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Variegated
Fruit: Showy
Other: Small, spherical red berries.
Fruiting Time: Fall
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Male
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Pollution
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Dioecious
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PBR

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2018-10-10
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2018-10-10
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-04-10
Location: RHS Harlow Carr Harrogate, Yorkshire, England UK
Date: 2020-11-21
Skimmia japonica Magic Marlot

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