Coast Silktassel

Garrya elliptica

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Overview

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub, prized for its long, silvery catkins that embellish the plant in late winter to early spring. It features leathery, elliptical leaves spanning up to 4 inches long, providing year-round dense foliage. Ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and wide in USDA zones 7-10. Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — silvery catkins that embellish the plant in late winter to early spring

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and wide in USDA zones 7-10

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — is a captivating evergreen shrub native to the coastal regions of California and Oregon

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — scientifically named Garrya elliptica

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Drought-tolerant once established

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–12 Ft.

Classification

Family: Garryaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — It features leathery, elliptical leaves spanning up to 4 inches long, providing year-round dense foliage

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — silvery catkins that embellish the plant in late winter to early spring

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and wide in USDA zones 7-10

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — is a captivating evergreen shrub native to the coastal regions of California and Oregon

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — scientifically named Garrya elliptica

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Drought-tolerant once established

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — This species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — it provides a year-round display of deep green foliage with a matte finish and a pale underside

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — which appear in the winter and can persist into the early spring

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — elliptical leaves that measure roughly 2 to 4 inches long

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — stretching 6 to 8 inches long

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Male and female flowers are on separate plants (dioecious)

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — with the male catkins being particularly ornamental

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — hence the name "Silktassel." Female plants have shorter catkins but

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — and gracefully drooping in cascading tassels

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — making it a valuable asset for water-conservative landscapes

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Provide well-drained soil for optimal growth, and prune as needed to maintain the desired shape

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — or as a solitary specimen

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — making it an excellent choice for adding texture and movement to the landscape

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — white flowers in the garden

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