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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–8′ tall × 6–8′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 8aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Winter
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California Coast Ranges
Native to: California
Function & Care
wildlife benefitwindbreakhedgerow
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
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.
