Ashy Silktassel
Garrya flavescens
Also known as: Chaparral Silktassel
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Garryaceae
- Genus:
- Garrya
- Species:
- Garrya flavescens
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar, apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Green
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to arid and semi-arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: A. occidentalis is found from British Columbia south to California and east to Alberta and Montana, Idao and northeastern Oregon.
Source: npn.rngr.net