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Garrya elliptica

Coast Silktassel

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Description

This evergreen shrub or small tree will reach 6-8' tall and wide. It has small, glossy, dark green, elliptical-shaped leaves. Flowers which look like silk tassels, appear in winter, first yellow-colored changing to green and then gray. Fruit look like grape clusters, first green-colored changing to purple, during summer but birds may eat them all! This shrub does best in full to part sun with well draining soil. This attractive plant can be used as a hedge. Prune to maintain size and shape after flowering period. Very attractive with the tassel-like flowers against the dark green foliage.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green, Purple

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.