Garrya

Silk Tassel Bush and Garrya James Roof – Best In New Zealand!

Growing colourful shrubs in your garden such as the Silk Tassel Bush delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space.
• They attract birds and bees.
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced.
• They can provide shelter and screening.
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature.
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come.

We have the most amazing Garrya elliptica, including James Roof, and more importantly, we have the right one for your space. Our Silk Tassel plants have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Garrya , shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Garrya Questions

1. What is the common name for Garrya?

The common name for Garrya is silk tassel. This name is derived from the long, hanging clusters of flowers that Garrya plants produce. The flowers are typically yellow, greenish, or pinkish.

Other common names for Garrya include:

• Tassel bush
• Bearbrush
• Quinine bush
• California fever bush
• Ashy silktassel
• Yellowleaf silktassel

The specific common name that is used for Garrya may vary depending on the species and the region where it is growing.

2. Is Garrya elliptica a climber?

Garrya elliptica can be grown as a climber. It is a vigorous shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 metres and has aerial roots that help it to attach itself to walls and other structures. You will have to train the branches to grow up a wall or trellis by tying them in place. You can also use a wire frame to support the plant.

3. How big do Garrya elliptica Evie get?

Garrya Elliptica 'Evie' is a compact variety of the Silk Tassel Bush. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. It is a popular choice for gardens because of its manageable size and attractive appearance. It has dense, evergreen foliage and produces long, creamy-white catkins in late winter and early spring. The catkins are often tinged with purple, making them even more striking.

4. What is the female Garrya elliptica?

Garrya elliptica have separate male and female plants. The female plants do not produce the showy catkins that are characteristic of the male plants, but they do produce clusters of purple-brown fruits in summer.

5. What is Garrya herb used for?

Garrya herb (Garrya elliptica) is a traditional medicinal plant that has been used for a variety of purposes, including:

• Antispasmodic: It is used to relieve muscle spasms and cramps, such as menstrual cramps, asthma attacks, and intestinal cramps.
• Garrya is used to reduce fever, including malaria and other periodic fevers.
• Garrya is used to treat indigestion and diarrhoea.
• Garrya is used to regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve menstrual cramps.
• It is used to relieve pain, such as headaches, toothaches, and muscle pain.

Garrya herb is typically used internally as a tea or infusion. It can also be used externally as a poultice or compress.

6. What is the range of Garrya Elliptica?

Garrya elliptica, commonly known as coast silktassel, silk tassel bush, or wavyleaf silktassel, is an evergreen shrub native to the coastal ranges of California and southern Oregon. Its range extends from Coos County, Oregon, south to Los Angeles County, California.