Garrya elliptica

Silk Tassel, Tassel Tree

Family: Garryaceae Garrya


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, espalier, screen, seashore, specimen
Height 10' to 20' / 3.00m to 6.00m
Spread 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, white
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America