GARRYA elliptica 'James Roof'

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