Garrya elliptica
Coast Silktassel
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'
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
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.