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Garrya × thurettii is a striking, evergreen hybrid prized for its glossy foliage and elegant catkins that brighten the late winter or early spring garden. Its robust nature, low maintenance, and ornamental appeal—especially during the quieter months—make it an excellent choice for both sheltered traditional borders and coastal landscapes.
Botanical Name: Garrya × thurettii
Parentage: A hybrid of Garrya elliptica and Garrya fadyenii, originally cultivated by Gustave Thuret around 1862 in Antibes, France.
Foliage: Evergreen with dense, glossy, narrow-oblong leaves typically up to 10 cm long. Leaves are lustrous on the upper side and may be slightly downy beneath in young growth.
Catkins: In spring, the plant produces attractive pendent catkins up to around 8 cm in length.
Habit: A robust, vigorous evergreen shrub with a rounded, bushy form that can eventually reach both 4–8 m in height and spread over 10–20 years.
Position & Soil: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-drained soil (chalk, loam, clay, sand) with adaptable pH levels (acidic, neutral, alkaline).
Hardiness: Rated as hardy (H4), tolerating temperatures down to approximately –10 °C, making it resilient in many UK gardens.
Landscape Uses: Well-suited for hedging, screens, or as a standout specimen shrub. Performs particularly well in coastal areas or sheltered wall-side locations.
Pruning: Minimal maintenance is needed. Prune only to remove dead or damaged growth or shape lightly after flowering. Hard pruning can reduce catkin production for a few seasons afterward.
Pests & Disease: Generally pest-resistant, though occasionally susceptible to leaf spot or fungal issues such as honey fungus.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 4–8 m tall and wide over ~10–20 years |
| Leaves | Glossy, evergreen, narrow-oblong, up to 10 cm |
| Flowers | Spring catkins (up to ~8 cm), pendulous and decorative |
| Hardiness | Hardy to around –10 °C (H4), suitable for much of the UK |
| Light & Soil | Full sun to partial shade; well-drained, varied soil types |
| Maintenance | Low; light pruning only; minimize hard cuts |
| Uses | Specimen plant, hedge, screen—particularly in sheltered or coastal sites |
| Not ideal for | Exposed, harsh frost-prone locations without protection |
Garrya × thurettii is a striking, evergreen hybrid prized for its glossy foliage and elegant catkins that brighten the late winter or early spring garden. Its robust nature, low maintenance, and ornamental appeal—especially during the quieter months—make it an excellent choice for both sheltered traditional borders and coastal landscapes.
| Size | 2 Litre, 3 Litre, 5 Litre |
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