Overview
Garrya buxifolia is a bushy shrubs in the genus Garrya, part of the Garryaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Garrya buxifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, hedging and screens and wall side borders.
About
Garrya buxifolia is a species of flowering shrub, known by the common names dwarf silktassel and boxleaf silktassel, in the genus Garrya. It is native to Oregon and northern California, where it grows in forests and chaparral, especially in the coastal mountains and hills. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, hedging and screens and wall side borders. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Garrya
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Garrya buxifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Hedging and screens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Garrya buxifolia
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to leaf spot and honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Garrya buxifolia?
Garrya buxifolia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Garrya buxifolia need?
Garrya buxifolia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Garrya buxifolia hardy in the UK?
Garrya buxifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Garrya buxifolia?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
