Garrya longifolia

Garrya longifolia

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Garryaceae
Genus:
Garrya
Species:
Garrya longifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
greenish-white
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from root crown after fire; adapted to chaparral fire regime.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification; germination may be slow and irregular.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash