Is Veatch's Silktassel safe for pets?

Yes, Veatch's Silktassel (Garrya Veatchii) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Veatch's Silktassel easy to care for?

Veatch's Silktassel has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Veatch's Silktassel grow indoors?

Veatch's Silktassel is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Veatch's Silktassel (Garrya Veatchii) is a perennial shrub in the Garryaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Garrya veatchii is a small evergreen shrub native to California and parts of western North America.

Last updated: February 2026

Veatch's Silktassel

Garrya Veatchii

Garrya veatchii is a small evergreen shrub native to California and parts of western North America.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:hedge, screen, erosion control, wildlife habitat

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Veatch's Silktassel

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Garryaceae

Genus:Garrya