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    • Photo of Garrya wrightii by Patrick Alexander

    Photo by Patrick Alexander

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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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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    Zones

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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