Skimmia japonica Thunb. - Skimmia

Distribution:
Locations include Appley Bridge (SD50J, DP Earl & J Earl, 2004); Southport (SD3216, PH Smith, 2004); north of Aughton Chase roundabout (SD3804, DP Earl. 2004); site of demolished school, Fazakerley (SJ3995, DP Earl, 2005); West Park, St. Helens (SJ4995, DP Earl & J Earl, 2006); Hesketh Golf Links (SD31P, DP Earl & J Earl, 2006); High Brows Covert (SD3615, DP Earl & J Earl, 2010).

Habitat:
Railway banks, abandoned shrubberies, etc.

Comments:
Neophyte, native to Japan, China, Tiawan, the Soviet Far-East and the Luzon Mountains in the Philippines.