Evie Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica 'Evie') | Pendulous Winter Catkins

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Evie Coast Silktassel

Garrya elliptica 'Evie'

A stunning California native with long, pendulous, silky greenish-white catkins in winter and dense, wavy-edged evergreen foliage.

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Description

Garrya elliptica 'Evie', commonly known as Evie Coast Silktassel, is a stunning, California native evergreen shrub prized for its dramatic, pendulous catkins and dense, textured foliage. This fast-growing, upright shrub forms a dense, rounded mound of gray-green, wavy-edged, leathery leaves that provide year-round interest and contrast. In winter through early spring, it produces an abundance of long, silky, greenish-white catkins (up to 10 inches long) that dangle elegantly from the branches, creating a spectacular, cascading display. Exceptionally drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and low-maintenance, it is an outstanding choice for coastal gardens, slopes, woodland gardens, and water-wise landscapes.

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Dense, gray-green, wavy-edged, leathery, evergreen leaves; long, pendulous, greenish-white catkins (up to 10 inches) in winter through early spring.
Mature Height: 8-15 ft.
Mature Spread: 8-15 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-10; Sunset 4-9, 14-24.
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade.
Core Benefits: Spectacular pendulous winter-spring catkins, dense evergreen foliage, drought tolerant, deer resistant, low maintenance, California native.
Best Uses: Coastal gardens, slopes (erosion control), woodland gardens, specimen plant, hedges, native plant gardens, water-wise landscapes.

Faqs

Q: How large does Evie Coast Silktassel get?
A: It is a medium to large evergreen shrub, typically reaching 8-15 feet in both height and spread at maturity, with a dense, rounded habit.

Q: When does it bloom?
A: It produces its spectacular, pendulous catkins from winter through early spring, creating a dramatic, cascading display when little else is in bloom.

Q: What makes the catkins unique?
A: The catkins are long (up to 10 inches), silky, and greenish-white, dangling elegantly from the branches. Male plants typically produce the showiest catkins.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is exceptionally drought tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, it is generally resistant to deer.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: It performs best in full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, protection from harsh afternoon sun is beneficial.

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