Silk Tassle Bush
Garrya elliptica
Common Name: Silk Tassle Bush
Genus: Garrya
Species: elliptica
The genus of this plant takes its name from Mr Garry, who was a trusted assistant of the plant collector Douglas.
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Provides winter colour, Has interesting/colourful ornamental fruit
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 3.00 m (300 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 3.00 m (300 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: Green, Grey |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: December to February |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
This evergreen shrub has dark green, leathery, holly-like leaves. But it is the flowers of Garrya elliptica that are the main attraction. During the winter months long, silky, tassle-like catkins are produced consisting of small silvery-green flowers. Each tassle is up to 20cm long on male plants. On female plants the tassles are shorter but they are followed by a string of purple berries.
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