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    • Photo of Garrya buxifolia (x elliptica) fruit by Cistus Nursery

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    Garrya buxifolia (x elliptica)

    Also Known As

    • Boxleaf Silktassel
    • Dwarf Silktassel

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-10'
    • W: 4'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Garrya buxifolia (x elliptica) plant details

    Garrya buxifolia (x elliptica) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring, summer and winter flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Garrya buxifolia (x elliptica)

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: garryaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Uses: winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Garrya buxifolia (x elliptica)

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: pollution and seaside / salt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This union between two west coast natives, A garden hybrid of the dwarfy California G. buxifolia (mom) and a nearby G. eliptica (dad). Seedlings have shown smaller rounded and silvery-backed leaves of the former and a faster growth rate (and presumably, larger ultimate size) of the latter. These represent our first crop from seed so ultimate size is estimated 6-8ft. with 5-6ft. spread.Pleasing deep green leaves and dangling tassel flowers mid to late winter. Sun to part shade with occasional summer water to establish, drought tolerant thereafter. Cold hardy to 10º USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Garrya buxifolia (x elliptica) plant

    How to Grow Garrya buxifolia (x elliptica)

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Garrya elliptica 'James Roof'

    aka Catkin Bush, Coast Silktassel, Silktassel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10a

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Garrya elliptica 'Evie'

    aka Evie Catkin Bush, Evie Coast Silktassel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-12'

    Width: 10'-12'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Garrya elliptica 'Evie' flower by plant lust
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    Garrya flavescens

    aka Ashy Silktassel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Garrya flavescens foliage, fruit by Stan Shebs
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    Garrya veatchii

    aka Canyon Silktassel, Veatch Silktassel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Garrya veatchii form by Stan Shebs
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    Garrya x issaquahensis 'Carl English'

    aka Garrya issaquahensis 'Carl English', Carl English Silk Tassel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Garrya x issaquahensis 'Carl English' flower by Forestfarm
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