Woody > Garrya > Garrya elliptica > Garrya elliptica 'James Roof'
Garrya elliptica
'James Roof'
James Roof Silk Tassel Shrub
| Family |
| Garryaceae |
| Genus |
| Garrya |
| Species |
| elliptica |
| Cultivar |
| 'James Roof' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8b - 9a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -10 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 14 - 23 |
| Height |
| 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread |
| 2.5 - 4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Vigorous evergreen dioecious shrub. |
| Landscape |
| A stunning evergreen with very long male catkins to 20 cm. Spectacular when in flower in late winter or very early spring with its undulating, evergreen leaves and silvery blooms. |
| Cultivation |
| Tolerant of most situations where the soil is well-drained. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Dark leathery leaves holding drooping green catkins up to 20 cm in length. |
| Pests |
| No major issues. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description |
| 'James Roof' is a male selection of Garrya elliptica with very long catkins to 20 cm. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Van Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia. |
| Propagation |
| Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
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