Bearbrush
Garrya fremontii
A. Barra
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Garryaceae
- Genus:
- Garrya
- Species:
- Garrya fremontii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Green
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found on slopes and hillsides
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o