A male evergreen shrub with shiny dark green leaves. Fragrant white flowers open from dark red buds in spring followed by red fruit. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Shaded site. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Skimmia japonica ‘Bronze Knight’
A male evergreen shrub with shiny dark green leaves. Fragrant white flowers open from dark red buds in spring followed by red fruit.
	
	
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								| Generic | Skimmia  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | japonica  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Bronze Knight'  | 
		
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Shaded site  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 6m  | 
		
| Family | Rutaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 6m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy  | 
		
| Fragrance | TRUE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | April, May  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | red  | 
		
| Fruits When | June  | 
		
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Border  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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