Garrya elliptica - Pruning and Varieties. Garrya elliptica or 'Silk Tassel Tree' includes 'James Roof' and 'Evie'.
 

Garrya elliptica : Varieties and Pruning
 
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Growing Garrya elliptica in the UK

Garrya elliptica  

The 'Silk Tassel Tree', Garrya elliptica is aptly named for the cascading tassels or catkins that are a feature in winter.

An evergreen shrub to small tree reaching 4-5 m depending on conditions Garrya work well as a feature tree or even as a screening tree.

GROWING CONDITIONS

A well drained position is essential, however Garrya do cope well in full sun to part shade and also seem to grow well in poor coastal soils. Frost and wind are the two main problems, both can cause leaf damage.

PRUNING

Garrya need little pruning other than to keep in shape. It is best to prune in early spring after the 'tassels 'or 'catkins' have lost their looks a little and before new growth commences. Generally some light shaping will be enough, however older plants can be cut back fairly hard if regeneration is needed. It is best to hard prune in stages over 3-4 years if possible.

PROBLEMS, DISEASES and PESTS

Garrya in general suffer from few problems given good drainage and protection from strong wind and frosts. Good airflow will help prevent fungal diseases.

CULTIVARS and VARIETIES

Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' and the slightly more compact 'Evie' are the two most widely grown,
Silk Tassel Tree





 
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