Illustration of A. microphylla by R.L. Praeger in Aspects of plant life, (1921). [Public Domain]

Genus: Azara


Common Names: coming soon


Description coming soon.


Distribution: coming soon


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Our Selection

Azara microphylla


Common name(s): box-leaf azara


Description: evergreen tree/shrub; a relatively fast-growing tree with small glossy, dark green leaves. Small yellow flowers in early spring emit a fragrance reminiscent of vanilla candy.


Height: to 22 ft. in 10 years, eventually 30 ft.+ Spread: to 15 ft.


Position: full sun to light shade and well-draining soil


Uses: ornamental


Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below


Distribution: Central and South Chile, S. Argentina

Azara serrata


Description: evergreen tree/shrub; somewhat dense, conical growth with glossy, green leaves and velvety stems. Sweetly, fragrant, puff ball yellow flowers in spring and sometime again in summer.


Height: to 12 ft. in 10 years, eventually 15 ft.+ Spread: to 8 ft.


Position: full sun to light shade and well-draining soil


Uses: ornamental


Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below


Distribution: Central and S. Chile