January Interest Plants

Nature has undoubtedly mastered the art of winter gardening and even the most experienced gardener can learn from the unrestrained beauty around them 
V.A. Simeone

BEAUTYBERRY
COAST SILK TASSEL
CHRISTMAS ROSE
CROCUS
FRAGRANT WINTERSWEET
HOLLY
JAPANESE BARBERRY
SNOWDROPS
VIBURNUM
WHITE BIRCH
WINTER ACONITE
WINTER FLOWERING HEATHER
WINTER HONEYSUCKLE
WINTER IRIS
WINTER JASMINE
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM LBJ's WILDFLOWER CENTER

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bulabean, dive-angel (Karin), Jasmine&Roses, L. B. J. Wildflower Center/Texas University, Rita Crane Photography, Rita Crane, daughter of LIFE magazine photographer Ralph Crane. Her work can be seen on Flickr at Rita Crane Photography or on her website., Adrian Clark/CC 2.0, TMR Davies, W.D. Williams

Garrya elliptica - Coast Silk-tassel, Wavyleaf Tassel, Silk Tassel

Origins       West Coast of North America
Type          Perennial (evergreen)
Hardiness   Zones 7 - 10
Bloom        Late Fall, Winter
Height       8 ft (2.5 m)

Cultivation
Sun, partial shade or full shade.
It will tolerate most well-drained soils. Prune in Spring, if necessary.

Propagation
By seed (you will need male and female plants to get seeds), by layering or by cuttings (take these in Summer).

Additional Information about Coast Silk-tassel
Perfect for coastal gardens. A xeriscape (drought resistant) plant, it requires little watering, instead, it will utilize air moisture. 

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Special Thanks to Town & Country Gardens Contributors:
bulabean, dive-angel (Karin), Jasmine&Roses, Rita Crane Photography. Rita Crane, daughter of LIFE magazine photographer Ralph Crane. Her work can be seen on Flickr at Rita Crane Photography or on her website., Seán A. O’Hara/CC 2.0, W. D. Williams