QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsSpacingSkimmia distance 0 Vote Up Vote Down shazz samsudin asked 15 years ago How far apart (maximum distance) can I put male and female skimmias to ensure the production of berries? I’m planning to put them at opposite ends of the garden (~7m). Is this ok? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Seven metres is fine because bees will carry pollen over quite long distances.