AZARA dentata

Leaves grey felted underneath. Flowers on new shoots
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    glossy, toothed leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
  • Yellow
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Large arching shrub or small tree. Produces flowers in branching dense corymbs to 4cm (1½in) across
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

AZARA dentata

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Attractive to bees.
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    South America (Chile)
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Dentate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 5
    Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
    Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
    When: Annually after flowering.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Azara - Growing Guide
3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
 

Useful extras...

Share this page

Twitter Facebook Digg