Garrya congdonii

Also Known As

Congdon Silk Tassel

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

9a-11

Garrya congdonii plant details

Garrya congdonii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter cream, green and silver flowers emerge followed by green and purple fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies 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. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Garrya congdonii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, green and silver blooms in winter
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Garrya congdonii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leathery with fuzzy undersides the grey-green leaves on this multi-trunked rounded shrub (to 9'x9') make an excellent backdrop for its silvery pendent catkins (more evident on male plants, ours are unsexed). Native to the California coastal chapparel, it makes a nice addition to the native/dryland garden. S/M-D-GDr