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An evergreen and almost exotic looking shrub or small tree which will enchant your winter garden with its long flower tassels and silvery-green foliage. Small wonder that Garrya elliptica ‘James Roof’ hold the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding and reliable performance in the garden. Plant away from piercingly cold, harsh winds and this beauty will last for years to come. Bringing intriguing catkin flowers from December to March each year, alongside curly and captivating glossy foliage which is the perfect foil for spring and summer blooms. Fabulous for structure and screening at the back of a border where it will lend architectural interest, with its silky catkins reaching up to 20cm long. Garrya elliptica ‘James Roof’ is also highly prized by florists as an inclusion in winter bouquets and ideal for adding to a vase in your home too. Happy in any soil, this hardy (H4) wonder reaches up to 4m in height and spread, needing only minimal pruning in late spring to tidy any straggly branches.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Garrya elliptica ‘James Roof’ 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Silk Tassel Tree |
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Colour | Silver |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 4.00 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 4.00 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
