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Garrya fremontii
- 1. * Fremont’s Silktassel/Bearbrush – Garrya fremontii
(GAR-ree-uh free-MON-tee-eye)
Family: Garryaceae (Silktassel Family)
Most common in foothills of N. CA, but a distinct population in Peninsular ranges of
Orange/Riverside/San Diego counties; on rocky slopes, rolling hills, or steep canyons from 2,500 to
7,000 feet in chaparral, Foothill woodland, Oak Woodland.
Native to:
woody shrub/tree
mature height: 5-15 ft.
mature width: 8-10 ft.
Woody evergreen shrub or sometimes a small tree. Usually erect, many-branched. Dense or more
open. Foliage may be covered with hairs. Older bark gray to light red-brown. Leaves simple,
evergreen and leathery.
Growth characteristics:
Blooms in spring – often early (Jan-Mar).
Flowers are typical for Silktassels –
small, buff-colored flowers on long hanging stalks. Separate male and female plants – males are
more showy Very showy & unique in bloom. Fruit is a berry that’s favored by virds.
Blooms/fruits:
Uses in the garden: Often used a specimen shrub for its yellow-green new foliage and showy
flowers.
Good size for back of large beds with Ceanothus, Manzanita. Excellent choice for tall
hedge, hedgerow or screen. Can be mixed with other hedging shrubs for a nice effect.
Can
espalier with training.
Sensible substitute for: Non-native shrubs, including hedging shrubs.
Attracts: Excellent bird habitat: provides cover and seeds for food. Will attract songbirds.
Requirements:
Element
Sun
Soil
Water
Fertilizer
Other
Requirement
Full sun to light shade.
Well-drained soils – sandy or rocky best. Like somewhat acidic (5.5 – 6.0) soils.
Occasional water (Zone 1-2 to 2) once established.
Like an organic mulch.
Tolerates heat better than other Garryas
Management:
Prune to shape in fall.
Long roots, so resents moving once established.
Propagation: from seed: 2-4 mo. cold-moist treatment, difficult
by cuttings: difficult
Plant/seed sources (see list for source numbers): 1, 8, 13
11/29/10
* CA native plant but not native to Western L.A. Co.
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