Garrya elliptica growing shrub of the genus Garrya also known as Silk tassel bush, Garrya elliptica perennial evergreen used as ornamental hedge plant and also attract pollinators, drought tolerant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-11.
Leaves color ovate and shiny and dark.
Garrya elliptica flower
Flower color white, the flowers grow in inflorescence weeping down, plant dioecious male and female flowers on separate plants.
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How to grow Garrya elliptica growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mitets
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design and dead bloom stems
Size of the plant?
1-3 m
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Winter / Spring
General information about the flower
White flowers grow in inflorescence weeping down, plant dioecious male and female flowers on separate plants
Scientific name:
Garrya elliptica