Skimmia

Skimmia is a slow-growing evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. In spring tiny white flowers open from clusters of pinkish buds held above the foliage. Skimmia bears holly-like red fruits in fall and winter. Skimmia is grown for its attractive leaves, flowers, and fruit. Skimmia flowers are star-shaped and strongly scented in some species….

 Skimmia — Japanese skimmia–are evergreen shrubs and trees grown for their aromatic foliage and often fragrant flower clusters. Some Skimmia species also bear ornamental fruits. Skimmia tend to be dense rounded shrubs with glossy elliptic leaves. It prefers partial to full shade. In spring, tiny white flowers open from clusters of pinkish buds held above the foliage. When…