Garrya elliptica 'James Roof'

Well done ..
Looking at the pic of James Roof, which direction is the wall/fence facing ?

It faces slightly south west. You can just see this area on a photo I put up of the front garden - its on page 8 of my photos. You can see there how sheltered it is by trees to the west of it.

I'm wondering if this one was successful because the soil never dries out completely .. being under the path ...
I'll check out your other pic...

I found the photo... do you mean JR is in the area which is at the top of that photo ?

I believe this is supposed to be one of the best forms of Garrya Scotsgran

Yes as there is a female and a male of James Roof and the female does nt flower as long. I have mine in a large pot shall see if it ever flowers. :o))

Garryas can be male or female ..

'Garrya elliptica ‘James Roof’ is a male form with dark, sea-green, slightly larger leaves and silver-grey catkins up to 20cm (8in) long.'

I've put on a slightly better pic for you TT. As soon as the weather improves I must get out there and get a decent photo. I did not realise I had neglected to record its progress.

I found the photo ... pretty garden :o)

This is a link to my JR last January ...

http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/232328-jr-and-dawn-romancing-in-the-rain/member/terratoonie

Just looked. Its beautiful. Every garden should have one.

Thanks .. here's another ..
http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/63423-my-love-affair-with-j-r/member/terratoonie

Definitely got the wow factor.