Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' (Silk Tassel Bush)
Silk Tassel 'James Roof', Coast Tassel Bush 'James Roof'
Noted for its long, silvery catkins, Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' (Silk Tassel Bush) is a large, vigorous, bushy evergreen shrub clothed in leathery, wavy-edged, dark green leaves. In winter, it is lit up by pendant, silvery, tassel-like male catkins, 8 in. long (20 cm), dangling like Christmas decorations. This upright shrub is V- shaped with multiple, reddish brown stems gracefully flaring from the base. It makes an attractive foil for other flowering plants during the growing season and makes a great conversation piece in winter!
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 6-10 ft. high (180-300 cm) and 3-10 ft. wide (90-300 cm).
- Performs best in full sun to part shade in well-drained soils. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.
- Excellent foliage plant to use as screen, informal hedge, specimen.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Generally pest free. Watch for leaf spot.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 8
– 11 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
| Spread | 3' – 10' (90cm – 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 8
– 11 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
| Spread | 3' – 10' (90cm – 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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