Garrya Elliptica - Silk Tassle Bush: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Garrya Elliptica - Silk Tassle Bush
Type	Shrub, Evergreen
Size	Large Border (1 to 3m height)
Form	Rounded - Bush
Colours	Medium green Foliage, Green Flowers (Winter)
Care	Some maintenance required
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Medium growing

This large evergreen shrub is often trained against walls, or used for informal screening. The male form will provide a fantastic display of silver gray catkins during the late winter / spring. 5m x 5m

Cultivation tips: Garrya's will flourish in most garden soils including droughty / infertile soils. This hardy shrub will tolerating both full sun and partial shade and will flourish in exposed coastal areas. Trim to shape in late spring, after 'tassels' have fallen.