Magazine - GARRYA ELLIPTICA
Edit your email preferences.
COLD SNAP HITS HOME FOR FAVOURITE BIRDS
3 Days ago by: Eddie
"I'm a Tit man myself, my favourite is the Long tailed Tit."
THE YEAR OF TWO SPRINGS
6 Days ago by: EllyMay
"I've been disapointed with my garden so far this year. The ..."
GARDEN-ON-A-ROLL CASE STUDY: PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED BORDERS IN ONE WEEKEND
2 Weeks ago by: Harry
"What a great idea. Why is it the best ideas are usually the ..."
PLANT YOUR TREE FOR THE JUBILEE
2 Weeks ago by: Billy Downes
"It is my intention to plant a tree this year to coincide wit ..."
DON'T LET GREENHOUSE PLANTS DIE OF THIRST THIS WINTER
2 Weeks ago by: Frank
"This is a good point. I rarely go into me greenhouse in the ..."
By Lesley in Plant of the Week on 27th Jan 2012 14:22
GARRYA ELLIPTICA
Garrya elliptica is an evergreen shrub suited for growing against walls or fences.
The catkins (tassels) are produced in profusion from mid-winter through until early spring.
Male and female catkins are on separate plants. It is said that the female produces longer catkins.
How do you tell if it is male or female? The male catkins will have pollen - the female plant will have little brown berries!
Looks best in a sunny position, but will do well in part shade. Garrya can suffer from wind scorch on foliage if grown in exposed position.
The leaf scorch should not be confused with the fungal disease 'leaf spot' which frequently occurs. Preventative treatment with a fungal spray is best ide.
After the catkins, you will have a grey-green evergreen for the rest of the year!
Read more articles in Plant of the Week, by Lesley or from January 2012.
