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Garrya veatchii

Also Known As

  • Canyon Silktassel
  • Veatch Silktassel

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Garrya veatchii plant details

Garrya veatchii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and white foliage. In spring and winter cream and silver flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. 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. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Garrya veatchii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and silver blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Garrya veatchii

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: pollution, seaside / salt and wind

Gardening facts about Garrya veatchii plant

How to Grow Garrya veatchii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • silver
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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