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Latin Name: Garrya Elliptica
Type: Evergreen/Deciduous
Location: Parsonage Gardens, Didsbury.
Ultimate height: 2.5 - 4m
Ultimate spread: 2.5 - 4m
Located Garrya Elliptica height: 700mm
Overall shape: Irregular shrub
Leaf Shape: Leathery dark green leaves
with saved margins
Bark: Fissured and ridged light brown bark
Preferred soil type: Well drained sand, clay
loam and chalk
Fruit/Flowers: Male flowers hang in
drooping pendent catkins which can grow up to 20cm in length. They
are grey-green in colour and are present from winter through to spring.
Distribution: Native to
the California Area of America but also present throughout the
United Kingdom as an ornamental species.
I located this specie in Parsonage
Gardens in Didsbury. It is obvious that its planting was intentional, and
of recent happenings as it is immature and is supported in growth by a bamboo
shoot running central up the plant. Its choice of location is of two functions,
to provide a barrier amongst the back wall of the garden to prevent people
climbing in/out of the space. Its second function is of aesthetic appeal,
using the red brick wall as a backdrop to enable the Garrya Elliptica to be a
stand out feature to the space. Its conditions are of a healthy
standard so far in its journey to maturity, although a couple of its leaves
have been effected by a fungal leaf spot disease. Removal of effected leaves
should be of a sufficient remedy. Its placement is well distanced
from any other plant and so, will maximise the nutrients available encouraging
the good standards of its health. The soil has a very light top layer of
wood chip covering, potentially being an indication to a moisture content
stabilisation attempt, or simply an attempt to improve aesthetic
qualities.
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