Garrya elliptica
Coast silk tassel
Flower Colors
Description
A shrub or small tree of rapid growth and bushy habit, to 3.5m or even to 4.5m in mild areas. Leaves oval to roundish, dark shining green above, felted grey beneath. The long, grey-green male catkins flower in January and February. The female plant is less commonly seen, but produces long clusters of purple-brown fruits in summer
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceHedging and screensWall side borders
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 15cm9078J | H: 15cm | €7.96 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.