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Garrya elliptica

Coast Silktassel

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Description

This shrub will reach about 10' tall and wide. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves with wavy margins and gray woolly undersides. Silvery gray flowers which look like tassels, appear in winter. It tolerates full sun except in hot inland areas; Coast Silktassel appreciates afternoon shade in these areas. It does best in well draining, average soil. It is salt and wind tolerant. It grows in coastal areas also.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.