Coast silktassel

This evergreen shrub is a cultivar of the native silktassel is more compact than the better known ‘James Roof’. ‘Evie’ grows 12′ tall by 12′ wide, although it can be kept smaller.

‘Evie’ is an attractive if unassuming shrub for much of the year, it is a showstopper in late winter when its 8 to 10 inch creamy white male flower tassels emerge and transform the plant. Dark evergreen leaves and dense habit make it a good choice for a hedge or privacy screen, as well as a specimen plant. Can also be pruned into a small tree.

Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden.

Sun: Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant