Garrya x issaquahensis 'Pat Ballard'

Also Known As

Pat Ballard Silk Tassel Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Garrya x issaquahensis 'Pat Ballard' plant details

Garrya x issaquahensis 'Pat Ballard' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and white foliage. In spring, summer and winter pink, silver and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Garrya x issaquahensis 'Pat Ballard'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, silver and yellow blooms in spring, summer and winter
Uses: unique, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Garrya x issaquahensis 'Pat Ballard'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: pollution and seaside / salt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hybrid from Pat Ballard's garden in Issaquah with parents of G. fremontii and G, elliptica. This is a phenomenal winter blooming plant with silver-sage and mauve pencil thin pendulous catkins up to 12" long in winter which look as though the lustrous evergreen leaves had been festooned with some sort of botanical tinsel in the most artistic manner.