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GARRYA elliptica
Commonly known as Quinine bush, Silk tassel bush
Long grey-green catkins (male)
Further Reading....
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Evergreenwavy-margined leaves to 8cm (3in) long, glossy, grey-green to matt, dark-green.
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GreenGrey-green
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Height4m (13ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubDense upright shrub or small tree. Pendent, grey-green catkins, the males 15-20cm (6-8in) long from midwinter to early spring.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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) -
Full sunshelter from cold winds in frosty areas. -
Partial shade
GARRYA elliptica
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Additional Features
Good to knowIntroduced into UK by David Douglas in 1828.
Pests & DiseasesFungal leaf spot.
Place of originWestern USA.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Oblong(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Garrya - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of GARRYA elliptica
GARRYA elliptica 'James Roof'
Quinine bush, Silk tassel bush
male form with extra long catkins
Gift-wrapping available
£22.50 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.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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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
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