Illustration of A. microphylla by R.L. Praeger in Aspects of plant life, (1921). [Public Domain]
Genus: Azara
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Description coming soon.
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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