Handsome evergreen native that blooms in late winter, males displaying splendid pendulous silky catkins. Leaves are large, leathery, shiny and undulate (wavy edged). Growing to 10-12 ft tall as a large shrub and taller if trimmed into tree form, these are extremely tough plants and make an excellent hedge. Best in full to part sun in well-drained soil with little summer water once established. Native from SW Oregon to southern California from the Coast Range to the coast. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

COAST SILK TASSEL

Garryaceae