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Garrya flavescens
Also Known As
- Ashy Silktassel
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-12'
- W: 6'-12'
planting zones
- 6a-11
Garrya flavescens plant details
Garrya flavescens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter silver and white flowers emerge followed by black, blue and purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Garrya flavescens
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: garryaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: silver and white blooms in spring and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Garrya flavescens
- USDA Zones: 6a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat, pollution and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: clay, lean and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Garrya flavescens plant
How to Grow Garrya flavescens
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- silver
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- deer resistant
Fruit
- blue
- purple
- black
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Garrya for your garden
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
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
aka Boxleaf Silktassel, Dwarf Silktassel
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-10'
Width: 4'-10'
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
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
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