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Shrubs
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or ±·´Ç°ù³Ù³ó–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Garryaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Garrya are vigorous evergreen dioecious shrubs with simple leathery leaves and small greenish flowers in pendent catkin-like racemes in late winter and early spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot and honey fungus (rarely)
Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' (m)
silk tassel 'James Roof'
at the RHS plant Shop
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