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Garrya wrightii

Also Known As

  • Wright's silktassel

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-15'
  • W: 15'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Garrya wrightii plant details

Garrya wrightii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue and purple fruit. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Garrya wrightii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: desert garden, easy-to-grow, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Garrya wrightii

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen shrub to small tree -- 6 ft up to a possible 15 ft over time -- native to Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. Wonderful for those tough environments. Leathery leaves are yellow green above, light green and a nice, contrasing light green below. White tassels in late spring followed by purplish blue berries. Best in coarse, well-drained soil and sun. Low water requirements. Frost hardy to 12F, lower USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Garrya wrightii plant

How to Grow Garrya wrightii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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