Garryaceae (Garrya)

Protocol Information for:

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Garrya (elliptica)

Family Names:

Family Scientific Name:
Garryaceae

Family Common Name:
Silk-Tassel Family

Scientific Names:

Genus:
Garrya

Species:
elliptica

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Species Authority:
Dougl. ex Lindl.

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Authors:

Betty Young

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Common Name:
Wavyleaf Silk-Tassel

Species Code:
GARELL

Ecotype:
Marin County, California

General Distribution:
G. elliptica is found on dry slopes and ridges, below 200 feet elevation, from Ventura County, California to Oregon; also on the islands off California.

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Propagation Goal:
plants

Propagation Method:
seed

Product Type:
Container (plug)

Stock Type:
Deepot 40

Grow Time:
0

Target Specifications:
Height: N/A
Caliper: N/A
Root System: Firm plug in container.

Propagation Collection:
Seeds are collected between May 1st and August 1st.
Mature berries are borne in long strands and are dark grey to bluish black.
There are 2 seeds per berry.

Propagation Processing/Propagule Characteristics:
Seed Cleaning:Crush berries to extract seeds, wash over a sieve to mash seeds thorough and to float off pulp.
Storage Conditions: Seeds are kept dry and stored in a refrigerator.

Pre-Planting Propagule Treatments:
Soak clean seeds overnight in fresh water. Drain and wash seeds for 1 minute in a 5% bleach solution. Place seeds in a new freezer bag with an equal amount of pH neutral peat moss. Moisten peat moss and place in refrigerator for 3 months or until seeds start sprouting.

Growing Area Preparation / Annual Practices for Perennial Crops:
Fully Controlled Greenhouse.
Sowing Method: Transplanting Germinants.
6 grams of seeds are sown per flat containing Sunshine Mix #4 Aggregate Plus (peat moss, perlite, major and minor nutrients, gypsum, and dolomitic lime).
Seeds are mixed with media to sow and are surface sown.
Flats are watered in with an mist and automatic irrigation system.
Seeds are sown on May 1st.
% Germination:25%

Establishment Phase:
Seeds germinate 14 days after sowing.
Seedlings are transplanted 14 days after germination to individual containers 2"x7" tubes (Deepot 16) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand.
Transplant Survival averages 75%.

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References:
A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University of California Press, Berkeley and London, 1973.

Citation:
Young, Betty. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Garrya elliptica Dougl. ex Lindl. plants Deepot 40; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/07/16). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.

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