Overview
Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' is a bushy evergreen shrub in the genus Garrya, part of the Garryaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 4.0 m tall. Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, hedging and screens and wall side borders. It is native to California and Oregon.
About
Garrya elliptica, the coast silk-tassel, silk tassel bush or wavyleaf silktassel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Garryaceae, native to the coastal ranges of California and southern Oregon. It is an erect, bushy, evergreen shrub reaching a height of 2–5 m (7–16 ft).
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About the genus
Garrya is a genus of flowering plants in the family Garryaceae native to Mexico, the western United States, Central America and the Greater Antilles. Common names include silk tassel and tassel bush.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Garrya
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Evergreen shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 4.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hedging and screens, Wall side borders
- Native to
- California, Oregon
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Garrya elliptica 'James Roof'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Garrya elliptica 'James Roof'?
Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' need?
Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' grow?
Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' reaches a height of 4.0 m.
Is Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' hardy in the UK?
Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Garrya elliptica 'James Roof'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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