Coast Silktassel
Garrya elliptica
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
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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