Garrya x issaquahensis 'Carl English' | Carl English Silk Tassel
DESCRIPTION
Garrya × issaquahensis 'Carl English’ is an elegant evergreen shrub that showcases cascading tassel-like catkins in late winter to early spring. These silken catkins, often pale yellow-green to soft gray, add visual interest to gardens during the colder months. The shrub's glossy, deep green foliage complements its understated blooms, making it an excellent choice for year-round garden appeal.
This hybrid is a cross between plants native to the coastal regions of California and southern Oregon. 'Carl English’ is valued for its hardiness and graceful, architectural form. It performs well as a hedge or screen, thriving in sheltered spots with good drainage.
DESCRIPTION
Garrya × issaquahensis 'Carl English’ is an elegant evergreen shrub that showcases cascading tassel-like catkins in late winter to early spring. These silken catkins, often pale yellow-green to soft gray, add visual interest to gardens during the colder months. The shrub's glossy, deep green foliage complements its understated blooms, making it an excellent choice for year-round garden appeal.
This hybrid is a cross between plants native to the coastal regions of California and southern Oregon. 'Carl English’ is valued for its hardiness and graceful, architectural form. It performs well as a hedge or screen, thriving in sheltered spots with good drainage.
DESCRIPTION
Garrya × issaquahensis 'Carl English’ is an elegant evergreen shrub that showcases cascading tassel-like catkins in late winter to early spring. These silken catkins, often pale yellow-green to soft gray, add visual interest to gardens during the colder months. The shrub's glossy, deep green foliage complements its understated blooms, making it an excellent choice for year-round garden appeal.
This hybrid is a cross between plants native to the coastal regions of California and southern Oregon. 'Carl English’ is valued for its hardiness and graceful, architectural form. It performs well as a hedge or screen, thriving in sheltered spots with good drainage.
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Family: Garryaceae
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Foliage color: Evergreen, glossy green
Flower color: Soft gray catkins with greenish-purple tones
Bloom time: Winter
Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water requirements: Moderate, but tolerates dry conditions in summer
Maintenance: Low, prefers well-drained soil
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Provides shelter for birds and other small animals
