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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Male forms of Garrya elliptica are impressive plants when laden with their long elegant tassels in winter and early spring. Female plants have much smaller catkins and clusters of round deep purple fruits in summer.

Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' is the most popular variety because its tassels are much longer than the species, up to 30cm long and lasting for many weeks, making a striking backdrop to other, smaller plants. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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.

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Garrya ‘James roof’ and wildlife

Garrya ‘James roof’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Garrya ‘James roof’ poisonous?

Garrya ‘James roof’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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