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Scientific Name: Garrya fremontii

Family: Garryaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Garrya fremontii: California Fever Bush, Bearbrush, Fremont's Silktassel

Garrya fremontii is a species of flowering shrub found in the western United States, known by several common names.

Considerations for Pets

  • Garrya fremontii has leathery leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Garrya fremontii Torr.
  • Common Names: California fever bush, bearbrush, Fremont's silktassel
  • Family: Garryaceae
  • Other Fact Sheets: bearbrush Garryaceae Garrya fremontii Torr. Listen to the Latin symbol: GAFR
  • Synonyms: bearbrush

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the western United States.

Morphological Characteristics

  • An evergreen shrub growing up to 3 meters (9 feet) tall and wide.
  • Leaves are opposite, simple, evergreen, and leathery, with an ovate shape, reaching up to 2 1/2 inches in length.
  • Features leathery green leaves with yellow veins.
  • Male and female plants bearing small flowers in hanging racemes.

Additional Information

  • Hardy to zone (UK) 7.
  • In leaf from January 12th.
  • In flower from April.

Further Resources

  • Garrya fremontii Research Information.
  • Bearbrush allergy information and photos.
  • Generals Synonyms Classification Related Links. Garrya fremontii Torr.
  • of Garrya fremontii. General Information.