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BlueBell Nursery - Trees & Shrubs- Garrya

Garrya elliptica (male form)
Garrya elliptica (male form)
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Garrya elliptica

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late summer / autumn 2010. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.

Description

Native to the western United States, Garrya elliptica is a magnificent, evergreen shrub, famous for its long (up to 25 - 30 cm), trailing, grey-green catkins in late winter and early spring. These delightful catkins make give a fantastic winter display and is particularly beautiful when grown against a wall or fence, as this helps give the plant height and shape. Although often planted to fill shady areas, for example against north facing walls, Garrya elliptica makes an even better specimen shrub in a sunny site!

Features

  • Common name: Silk Tassel Bush.
  • Position: Full sun or shade.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Garrya elliptica appreciates shelter from severe winter winds in cold parts of the U.K.
  • Flowering Period: December to February.
  • Flower Colour: Grey-green
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Large, densely branching shrub.
    • Height: 4 m (13 ft).
    • Spread: 4 m (13 ft).
  • Notes: Garrya elliptica is tolerant of atmospheric pollution and will grow also well in coastal areas. Prune to shape or remove any dead branches in late spring if required.
  • Supplied Size: 3L containers

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