Growing guide

How to grow garrya

Adorned with cascades of long silken tassels through the winter months, this is a large striking evergreen shrub for sun or shade. It's often grown against a wall, where it enjoys the extra warmth and shelter.

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Quick facts

  • Easy to grow
  • Ornamental catkins in winter 
  • Low-maintenance evergreen shrub
  • Plant between autumn and spring
  • Prefers a warm sheltered spot
  • Happy in sun or shade
  • Grow more from cuttings or seeds

All you need to know

Before you get started
Planting
Ongoing care
Pruning and training
Propagating
Problems
While we think all this information will be helpful to you, we always recommend to read the instruction labels on your plants.

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