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AZARA microphylla
Small dainty leaves with vanilla-scented yellow flowers
£17.50 each
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Good to know
Attractive to bees. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South America (Chile and Argentina). -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSmall, sometimes toothed, very dark green leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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Yellow
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BorderSuits a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub or small tree. Produces tiny, greenish yellow flowers, in clusters, to 1cm (½in) across.
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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.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Against a wallMakes a good wall shrub.
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Full shade
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
4m (13ft)
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