silk tassel bush
Also known as: feverbush
A shrub or small tree of rapid growth and bushy habit, to 3.5m or even to 4.5m in mild areas. Leaves oval to roundish, dark shining green above, felted grey beneath. The long, grey-green male catkins flower in January and February. The female plant is less commonly seen, but produces long clusters of purple-brown fruits in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- silk tassel bush (Garrya elliptica)
- Genus
- Garrya
- Family
- Garryaceae
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- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of silk tassel bush
Distribution map
USA (California, Oregon)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of silk tassel bush
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silk tassel bush care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
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