Saturday, June 20, 2009

Garrya Eliptica or 'Silk Tassel Tree'

Garrya elliptica or 'Silk Tassel Tree' is a native to Oregon and California.

Garrya ellipticta is a bushy evergreen tree or shrub grown for graceful silvery catkins, which appear during winter and spring.

Garrya elliptica are tolerant of a range of conditions and are generally a hardy plant. Some protection from extremly cold winds is desirable.

Garrya elliptica will grow to 15ft. The form Garrya Elliptictia 'Evie' is a compact form, more suited to coastal conditions than some others, while Garrya Elliptica 'James Roof' ia a strong vigorous form of the Silk Tassel Tree with extra long catkins to 20 cm in winter.
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1 comment:

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