Coast Silktassel
Garrya elliptica
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Coast Silktassel is a California native evergreen shrub prized for its dramatic pendant catkins that appear in winter, offering exceptional ornamental interest when few other plants are flowering. The cultivar 'James Roof' produces exceptionally long, silvery male catkins that can reach 12 inches or more.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California Coast Ranges
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'James Roof' is the most widely grown cultivar, celebrated for its exceptionally long and abundant silvery catkins (12+ inches) that appear in winter.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Coast Silktassel is a California native evergreen shrub prized for its dramatic pendant catkins that appear in winter, offering exceptional ornamental interest when few other plants are flowering. The cultivar 'James Roof' produces exceptionally long, silvery male catkins that can reach 12 inches or more.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Coast Silktassel grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California Coast Ranges
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'James Roof' is the most widely grown cultivar, celebrated for its exceptionally long and abundant silvery catkins (12+ inches) that appear in winter.