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Lindheimer's silktassel

Garrya lindheimeri

Lindheimer's silktassel is a lovely shrub with long, soft tassels that hang down. It grows in sunny places and is great for adding beauty to gardens and landscapes.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Lindheimer's silktassel is an evergreen shrub with dark green, leathery leaves. Its most distinctive feature is the long, pendulous greenish-yellow catkins, often called "tassels," which hang conspicuously in late winter.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGarryalesFamilyGarryaceaeGenusGarrya
Lindheimer's silktassel
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Lindheimer's silktassel

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It's named after Ferdinand Lindheimer, who first collected plants in Texas!

Its long, dangling "tassels" are actually its male flowers!

Male and female plants are separate, so you need both to make seeds!

This shrub can grow over 15 feet tall, creating a green privacy screen!

Special abilities

Ability

Winter Wonder

Lindheimer's silktassel can bloom in the cold winter, providing a vital source of pollen when other plants are dormant.

Ability

Drought Defender

Lindheimer's silktassel has tough, leathery leaves that help it survive long periods without much water.

Ability

Year-Round Green

Lindheimer's silktassel is an evergreen, meaning it keeps its beautiful dark green leaves all year long.

Measurements & details

Height
150-500 cm
Spread
150-300 cm
Flower Size
5-15 cm
Bloom Season
Winter to early spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Lindheimer's silktassel?

150-500 cm

How wide does Lindheimer's silktassel spread?

150-300 cm

How big are the flowers on Lindheimer's silktassel?

5-15 cm

When does Lindheimer's silktassel bloom?

Winter to early spring

Is Lindheimer's silktassel edible?

No

Is Lindheimer's silktassel toxic?

None

What is Lindheimer's silktassel's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Lindheimer's silktassel pollinated?

Wind

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