Garrya Elliptica ‘James Roof’

2-3 Litre Pot

• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Position: Full sun, partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well drained
• Growth Rate: Average
• Flowering Period: December – February
• Hardiness: H4
• Eventual Height: 2.5 – 4m
• Eventual Spread: 2.5 – 4m

Garrya James Roof, also known as the ‘Silk-Tassel Bush’, is a recipient of the much coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit and is a dense bushy evergreen shrub.  Long, silvery catkins appear throughout the Winter months and stand out amongst the dark green wavy leaves making this a stunning feature in any garden.

Looking After Your Garrya James Roof

Generally pest and disease free, although may be affected by leaf spot, an easy to grow evergreen ornamental shrub in many locations.  The Garrya is a low maintenance plant which can benefit from a sunny or partially shaded are, sheltered in all types of garden. They are best planted in a humus rich and well drained soil.  Any pruning required should be done in early Spring as soon after flowering as possible.  The catkins appear on the previous years growth, so pruning during late Summer/Autumn may harm developing buds.