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    Garrya x issaquahensis 'Carl English'

    Also Known As

    • Garrya issaquahensis 'Carl English'
    • Carl English Silk Tassel

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8a-9b

    Garrya x issaquahensis 'Carl English' plant details

    Garrya x issaquahensis 'Carl English' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Garrya x issaquahensis 'Carl English'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: garryaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: hedge, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Garrya x issaquahensis 'Carl English'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A delight all year with its glossy EG foliage, this 6-8' hybrid (G. elliptica x G. fremontii) is most enjoyed in spring when its Very Long catkins precipitate second glances and then... exclamatory comments! S-PSh/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Garrya x issaquahensis 'Carl English' plant

    How to Grow Garrya x issaquahensis 'Carl English'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
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