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    GARRYA
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    GARRYA

    Commonly known as Silk tassel bush

    Evergreen with attractive dangling catkins.

    Genus of about 13 species of evergreen shrubs or small trees occurring in woodland and scrub from western USA to Central America and the West Indies,

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    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Male and female catkins grow on separate plants. Males are more attractive. Can be grown as a windbreak in mild coastal areas.
    • Place of origin
      Western USA to Central America and the West Indies.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Tall Shrub
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    GARRYA elliptica
    Long grey-green catkins (male)
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    GARRYA elliptica 'James Roof'
    Male form with extra long catkins
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £22.50
    GARRYA x thuretti
    An excellent and vigorous windbreak which makes a solid green wall
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.00
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