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GARRYA elliptica 'James Roof'
Commonly known as Quinine bush, Silk tassel bush
Male form with extra long catkins
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Evergreen - dark, sea-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Green - grey-green
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Height - 4m (13ft) -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub - dense, upright shrub or small tree. Dense clusters of silver-grey catkins to 20cm (8in) or more.
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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) -
Full sun - shelter from cold winds in frosty areas -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - named after the Director of Tilden Botanic Gardens, Berkley, California. -
Pests & Diseases - fungal leaf spot -
Place of origin - western USA. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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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.
RHS group 8 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -
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Garrya - Growing Guide
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