Garrya elliptica
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Coast Silk tassel
Silk Tassel is an evergreen shrub with a moderate growth rate. It grows from 5 to 10 feet in height and 8 to 10 feet in diameter. In ideal conditions, it can reach as high as 20 feet and may be trained as a tree. Space 12′ apart.
The long beautiful tassels are found on the male plants, where the female plant produce tassels that are short and silver-gray that will turn to purple fruits. Our plants are grown from seed and plants may be a male or female.
Can tolerate full sun as well as fog, wind and rain, and large changes in temperature. If you live inland, you can try growing the plant in partial shade.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | D-40 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | In habitat gardens, the purple fruits of the female plants are attractive to birds. |
| Historical Uses | The leaves are intensely bitter and are used as an antiperiodic and febrifuge. They can be used as a quinine substitute. An infusion has been used to induce menstruation, probably acting as an abortif |
| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 2,624 feet |
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| Habitat | Found on dry slopes and ridges |
