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Coast Silktassel

Garrya elliptica

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Overview

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub, prized for its long, silvery catkins that embellish the plant in late winter to early spring. It features leathery, elliptical leaves spanning up to 4 inches long, providing year-round dense foliage. Ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and wide in USDA zones 7-10. Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Family
Garryaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — consider its visual impact during the winter months
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — When incorporating Coast Silktassel into a garden design
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — silvery catkins that embellish the plant in late winter to early spring; this species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — It features leathery, elliptical leaves spanning up to 4 inches long, providing year-round dense foliage; the Coast
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — shrub with white blooms
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — shrub for full or half
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and wide
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Drought-tolerant once established; this species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — scientifically named Garrya elliptica; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and wide in USDA zones 7-10; making it an excellent choice for
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — is a captivating evergreen shrub native to the coastal regions of California and Oregon; making it an excellent choice
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — it provides a year-round display of deep green foliage with a matte finish and a pale underside; this species thrives in
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — which appear in the winter and can persist into the early spring; making it an excellent choice for adding texture and
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — This species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — elliptical leaves that measure roughly 2 to 4 inches long; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — stretching 6 to 8 inches long; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — with the male catkins being particularly ornamental; this species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Male and female flowers are on separate plants (dioecious); ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — and gracefully drooping in cascading tassels; making it an excellent choice for adding texture and movement to the
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — or as a solitary specimen; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge; this species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — hence the name "Silktassel." Female plants have shorter catkins but; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance; making it an excellent choice for adding

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