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Old 12-06-2013, 07:16 PM posted to rec.gardens
Jeff Layman[_2_] Jeff Layman[_2_] is offline
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Default What is name of this bush

On 12/06/2013 09:34, GILL C wrote:
can anyone tell me the name of this bush and also why the leaves are
dropping off and going pale green/yellow?


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The plant is a Skimmia (probably one of the cultivars of Skimmia japonica).

Yellowing of the leaves is usually due to it being in full sun in dry
soil. It prefers moist, but well-drained soil, and partial to full shade.

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Jeff