Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' - P9

Description
The Becherkätzchen 'James Roof' (Garrya elliptica) is a shrub-like garden plant that produces creamy-white flowers arranged in catkins. These appear from January to March. The Becherkätzchen 'James Roof' also has ovate, dark-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded, sheltered position with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 m and spreads to around 2 m.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * tolerates pruning * deer resistant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Becherkätzchen 'James Roof's are dark green, ovate, wavy.

Spread
Central America.

Growth
Becherkätzchen 'James Roof' is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy-white flowers of the Becherkätzchen 'James Roof' appear in catkins from January to March.

Use
Solitary, hedge