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  • GARRYA elliptica
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    GARRYA elliptica

    Commonly known as Quinine bush, Silk tassel bush

    Long grey-green catkins (male)
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Introduced into UK by David Douglas in 1828.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Fungal leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Western USA.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      wavy-margined leaves to 8cm (3in) long, glossy, grey-green to matt, dark-green.
    • Green
      Grey-green
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Dense upright shrub or small tree. Pendent, grey-green catkins, the males 15-20cm (6-8in) long from midwinter to early spring.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
      Coastal / windswept
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      shelter from cold winds in frosty areas.
      Partial shade
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