On 16/1/05 11:33, in article ,
"Kate Morgan" wrote:

Can anyone identify what sort of shrub this is?... I saw it in
Portsmouth this week. It was about 9 feet tall and 7 feet wide.
It's evergreen. The leaves are similar to holly leaves, but a bit
smaller, not quite as deeply notched, dark green and very leathery.
But the most noticeable thing was the whole shrub was covered in
greenish-yellow 'tassels', each around 4 inches long. I presume they
are flowers.

Any ideas what it is please?
Sounds like a Garrya Elliptica, I have two and they are both covered in
tassels and look brilliant.
kate

IMO, that's what it is and also IMO, the best variety for the tassels is
'James Roof'.
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