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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 -
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
Quinine bush, Silk tassel bush
Long grey-green catkins (male)
Gift-wrapping available
£16.00 each
GARRYA elliptica 'James Roof'
Quinine bush, Silk tassel bush
Male form with extra long catkins
Gift-wrapping available
£18.50 each
GARRYA x thuretti
Californian catkin bush
An excellent and vigorous windbreak which makes a solid green wall
Gift-wrapping available
£16.00 each
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
