When to Prune Garrya Elliptica?

Although silk tassel shrubs rarely need pruning, early spring is the best time. Give the plant a light trim after flowering when the silk tassel flowers begin to look ragged, but before new growth emerges in spring.

When should Garrya Elliptica be pruned?

Garrya can be tidied up to remove any dead branches and to create symmetry. As a general rule the best time to prune is early to mid Spring once the the tassels display is over. As the images below show, Garrya is an eye-catching shrub and which looks great in the winter.

How do you care for a Garry's Elliptica?

Grow Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot, ideally next to a south- or west-facing wall. Remove damaged and diseased stems in late spring.

Alexander Ross

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