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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 9–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet, image 57

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Garryaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Male and female flowers are on separate plants (dioecious); ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — When incorporating Coast Silktassel into a garden design; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — and gracefully drooping in cascading tassels
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — elliptical leaves that measure roughly 2 to 4 inches long; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and wide in USDA zones 7-10; making it an excellent, image 60
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance; making it an excellent choice for adding
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — making it an excellent choice for adding texture and movement to the landscape; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8
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) — Provide well-drained soil for optimal growth, and prune as needed to maintain the desired shape
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — This species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — or as a solitary specimen; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — making it a valuable asset for water-conservative landscapes; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — scientifically named Garrya elliptica; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge, image 63
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — with the male catkins being particularly ornamental
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — it provides a year-round display of deep green foliage with a matte finish and a pale underside; this species thrives in
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Provide well-drained soil for optimal growth, and prune as needed to maintain the desired shape; this species thrives in
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — elliptical leaves that measure roughly 2 to 4 inches long; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet, image 65
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — consider its visual impact during the winter months; making it an excellent choice for adding texture and movement to the
Garrya elliptica
Garrya elliptica
Garrya elliptica
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