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Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana 'Chilan Choice' (Skimmia 'Chilan Choice')
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana 'Chilan Choice'
Other names
Skimmia 'Chilan Choice'
Genus
Skimmia Skimmia
Variety or Cultivar
'Chilan Choice' _ 'Chilan Choice' is a shrub with long, smooth green leaves which are pinkish underneath and small clusters of white flowers. The female plant will produce masses of red, shiny fruits in autumn if a male has been planted nearby.
Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana 'Chilan Choice' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers may be fragrant.
Habit
Compact
Toxicity
If ingested, berries may cause discomfort.
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Fruit tree red spider mite Fruit tree red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana 'Chilan Choice' (Skimmia 'Chilan Choice') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Low Maintenance, Containers, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil in shade. Polution tolerant.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana 'Chilan Choice'
Other names
Skimmia 'Chilan Choice'
Genus
Skimmia Skimmia
Variety or Cultivar
'Chilan Choice' _ 'Chilan Choice' is a shrub with long, smooth green leaves which are pinkish underneath and small clusters of white flowers. The female plant will produce masses of red, shiny fruits in autumn if a male has been planted nearby.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers may be fragrant.
Habit
Compact
Toxicity
If ingested, berries may cause discomfort.
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana 'Chilan Choice' (Skimmia 'Chilan Choice') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Low Maintenance, Containers, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil in shade. Polution tolerant.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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