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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryMarch
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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