Skimmia laureola
Skimmia
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Himalayan Mountains

Compact, low growing shrub
2 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread.
Sweet scented, creamy green flower on 4 inch long panicles.
Spring
Evergreen leaves arranged in whorls around the branches. They are bright green when they emerge but turn dark green later. They are aromatic when crushed. The leaves are simple and alternate along the stem.
 
Imbricate and covered with red, glabrous scales.
Green with an overcast of reddish to purple color. Have a spicy fragrance when bruised.
Purplish black
 
 
 

 

 

 
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