Skimmia japonica 'Veitchii' - 70-80cm, 20lt 3ft-4ft | 1m - 1.2m The bark of this birch

The bark of this birch variety is a standout feature

mainly to shape or remove any dead or crossed branches

seldom produces flowers and fruits

Occasional pruning can help maintain its compact size and shape

fissured trunk

Skimmia japonica 'Veitchii' - 70-80cm, 20lt 3ft-4ft | 1m - 1.2m The bark of this birchSkimmia japonica 'Veitchii' is a small, compact, bushy, evergreen shrub with elliptic, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and terminal panicles of small, fragrant, star shaped, white flowers blooming in spring. Since its a female variety, if pollinated, flowers are followed by attractive bright red berries in autumn and winter. Skimmia japonica 'Veitchii' requires fertile, humus rich, light, slightly acidic, consistently moist, extremely well drained