Garrya fremontii
feverbush
A dense, branching, evergreen shrub to around 4m high with oval, glossy, leaves up to 10cm long that have smooth, flat margins. Yellow to pinkish flowers are borne in hanging catkins in spring, and on female plants may be followed by rounded fruits that ripen from green to a deep purple
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Garryaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Garrya are vigorous evergreen dioecious shrubs with simple leathery leaves and small greenish flowers in pendent catkin-like racemes in late winter and early spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- USA (California, Oregon, Washington)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; see garrya cultivation for more information
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot and honey fungus (rarely)
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