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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.
Green - grey-green
Height - 4m (13ft)
Spread - 4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub - dense, upright shrub or small tree. Dense clusters of silver-grey catkins to 20cm (8in) or more.
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.
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Seasonal Interest - Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
Tree Shape - Broadly columnar