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California Native Plant

Garrya elliptica

Coast Silktassel

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Description

This shrub or small tree will reach about 12' tall and has small, leathery, dark green leaves white flowers that appear in winter.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.