Common Name: Bowles Dwarf Female Japanese Skimmia
Bloomtime: Spring
Bloomcolor: White spring flowers / Red Berries
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
Height: 4' (1.5m) x 4'(1.5m)
Spread: 3-4' (1-1.5m)
Spacing: 3-4' (1-1.5m)
Water: Moist
Hardiness: 10 to 0°F
Zone: 7
Attracts Butterflies: Attracts Birds and Butterflies
Characteristics: Compact, slow growing shrub. White spring flowers, Compact dwarf form existing as both male and female clones. Small leaves, about 4cm long. and red flower buds in winter opening to fragrant white flowers in spring. Female plants later produce red berries., Large, fragrant flower clusters. Ideal for foundation plantings, Moist, well drained, humus rich soil in dappled or deep shade. Can show signs of chlorosis when grown on poor dry soils or in too much sun.
