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Garrya elliptica
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Garryaceae
- Genus:
- Garrya
- Species:
- Garrya elliptica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal regions, tolerates salt spray
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Soak clean seeds overnight in fresh water, then drain and wash seeds for 1 minute in a 5% bleach solution. Place seeds in a new freezer bag with an equal amount of pH neutral peat moss. Moisten peat moss and place in refrigerator for 3 months or until seeds start sprouting.
Establishment: Seeds are collected between May 1st and August 1st. Mature berries are borne in long strands and are dark grey to bluish black. There are 2 seeds per berry. G. elliptica is found on dry slopes and ridges, below 200 feet elevation, from Ventura County, California to Oregon; also on the islands off California.
Source: npn.rngr.net