Garrya fremontii
Silk Tassel
Description
The leaves of this fremontii variety are slightly smaller than those of the Garrya elliptica, and its flower clusters are slightly shorter. It is a variety that is better adapted to hot, inland plantings. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.