James Roof Garrya elliptica is an unusual evergreen shrub that gives an attractive winter display of long pendulous catkins 20 – 30cm long and cream in colour. As the cream-coloured catkins last for many weeks, James Roof is great to espalier as it shows off the form of the tassels. James Roof makes a great screen, specimen or pot plant.

Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
Conditions: Sheltered sunny spot or part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant. Prefers some shelter from heavy frosts.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m

Garrya elliptica ‘James Roof’ is a dense shrub with wavy-edged, leathery, dark green leaves and very long grey-green catkins with yellow anthers, borne from mid-winter until early spring. A perfect wall shrub for a sheltered spot.

Evergreen. Will grow in sun or semi-shade in most garden soils. Height & spread: 4m x 4m (12′ x 12′).