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GARRYA
Commonly known as Silk tassel bush
Evergreen with attractive dangling catkins.
Genus of about 13 species of evergreen shrubs or small trees occurring in woodland and scrub from western USA to Central America and the West Indies,
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - shrubs or trees
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Tall Shrub
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Full sun - shelter from cold winds in frosty areas -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - male and female catkins grow on separate plants. Males are more attractive. Can be grown as a windbreak in mild coastal areas. -
Pests & Diseases - fungal leaf spot -
Place of origin - western USA to Central America and the West Indies. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Garrya - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of GARRYA
GARRYA elliptica >
Commonly known as: Quinine bush, Silk tassel bush.
Long grey-green catkins (male)
GARRYA elliptica 'James Roof' >
Commonly known as: Quinine bush, Silk tassel bush.
Male form with extra long catkins
GARRYA x thuretti >
Commonly known as: Californian catkin bush.
An excellent and vigorous windbreak which makes a solid green wall
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
