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) — making it a valuable asset for water-conservative landscapes; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet high and

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — consider its visual impact during the winter months; making it an excellent choice for adding texture and movement to the

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — making it an excellent choice for adding texture and movement to the landscape; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Provide well-drained soil for optimal growth, and prune as needed to maintain the desired shape; this species thrives in

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — When incorporating Coast Silktassel into a garden design; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — shrub for full or half; making it an excellent choice for adding texture and movement to the landscape

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet, image 57

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — white flowers in the garden; this species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — shrub with white blooms; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — silvery catkins that embellish the plant in late winter to early spring; this species thrives in USDA, image 58

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — It features leathery, elliptical leaves spanning up to 4 inches long, providing year-round dense foliage; the, image 59

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, image 60

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, image 61

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Drought-tolerant once established; this species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, image 62

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — scientifically named Garrya elliptica; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a hedge, image 63

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — is a captivating evergreen shrub native to the coastal regions of California and Oregon; making it an, image 64

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — it provides a year-round display of deep green foliage with a matte finish and a pale underside; this species, image 66

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, image 65

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — which appear in the winter and can persist into the early spring; making it an excellent choice for adding, image 68

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — This species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10; the Coast Silktassel can be used for visual interest as a, image 67

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