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Bear Brush

Garrya Fremontii

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Overview

Bear Brush (Garrya fremontii) thrives in USDA zones 7-10 as a hardy evergreen shrub. With a mature size of 6-12 ft in height and 4-8 ft in width, it showcases silvery-green foliage and catkin flowers in winter. Optimal in partial shade to full sun, it is drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for creating privacy screens or as a background plant in native gardens due to its minimal maintenance requirements.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — Bear Brush (Garrya fremontii) thrives in USDA zones 7-10 as a hardy evergreen shrub
Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — With a mature size of 6-12 ft in height and 4-8 ft in widthBear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — it showcases silvery-green foliage and catkin flowers in winterBear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — Optimal in partial shade to full sun, it is drought-tolerant once established

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–10 Ft.
Mature width
3–10 Ft.

Classification

Family
Garryaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — Bear Brush (Garrya fremontii) thrives in USDA zones 7-10 as a hardy evergreen shrub
Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — With a mature size of 6-12 ft in height and 4-8 ft in width
Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — it showcases silvery-green foliage and catkin flowers in winter
Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — Optimal in partial shade to full sun, it is drought-tolerant once established

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