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Garrya fremontii

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-15'
W: 15'

planting zones

6a-10b

Garrya fremontii plant details

Garrya fremontii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Garrya fremontii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: hedge, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Garrya fremontii

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely evergreen shrub is native to the west coast canyons and chaparral of the United States from Washington to California. Attractive, oval shaped, shiny-green leaves on a 4-12' shrub, its silk tassel name come from the long, silk-flower catkins which are followed by clusters of purple berries on female plants (ours are unsexed). This shrub makes a wonderful hedge or screen for native gardens. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Winter-blooming evergreen shrub, to 5-15 ft tall, with shiny and thick, green, oval leaves and, long clusters of hanging catkins -- petal-less tassels with hints of purple and yellow -- followed by blue-black berries. Native to mountainous areas of Oregon and California, these plants accept sun to part shade in well-drained soil, tolerating summer moisture but drought tolerant once established. These dense shrubs make good screens or hedges and provide wonderful cover for birds and other creatures. Frost hardy to -10 F, USDA zone 6.