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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
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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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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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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10a
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 3'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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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 Ashy Silktassel
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 6'-12'
- 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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