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Is this a Skimmia Japonica?

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Piggins, Mar 27, 2021.

  1. Piggins

    Piggins Apprentice Gardener

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    I inherited this shrub - I thought it was Skimmia Japonica, but the petals looks different from other examples I've seen, can anyone help? Thank you.

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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    It's not skimmia.
    Could be a viburnum.
     
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      Any flower fragrance, could it be a daphne? :scratch:

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        Daphne odora I think
         
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          pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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          I meant daphne but couldn't spell it. :roflol:
          I knew it looked familiar.
           
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            Superb scent, I have one in flower at the moment.

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              That's the one -- brilliant. Thanks to you all for your help.
               
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