Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' (James Roof Silk Tassel Shrub)
Botanical Information
| Family | Garryaceae |
| Genus | Garrya |
| Species | elliptica |
| Cultivar | 'James Roof' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Vigorous evergreen dioecious shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Dark leathery leaves holding drooping green catkins up to 20 cm in length. |
| Landscape | A stunning evergreen with very long male catkins to 20 cm. Spectacular when in flower in late winter or very early spring with its undulating, evergreen leaves and silvery blooms. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Tolerant of most situations where the soil is well-drained. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | The Van Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | 'James Roof' is a male selection of Garrya elliptica with very long catkins to 20 cm. |
Photographs
A mature plant in the Van Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Flowering in February in British Columbia.
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