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    Azara serrata

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-18'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Azara serrata plant details

    Azara serrata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Azara serrata

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 18 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Azara serrata

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bog lover with small dark green foliage

    By: Jockey Hill Nursery

    Deliciously vanilla-scented clusters of small yellow flowers and distinctive glossy toothed leaves make this 8-12' shrub well worth pampering on a warm wall for their white fruits and flower treat in fall; hardier than most Azaras. Sun-PSh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Chile. Large shrub, 8-12' for a well-sheltered site, with distinctive oval serrated leaves on arching branches. The yellow, vanilla-scented flowers are produced in July in conspicuous clusters. White fruit comes later.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Evergreen large shrub with downy stems and fragrant golden flowers. Prune to maintain a handsome shape 12-15 ft tall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Azara serrata plant

    How to Grow Azara serrata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    aka Azara microphylla variegata, Vanilla Tree, Variegated Boxleaf Azara

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-25'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Azara microphylla 'Variegata' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    aka Boxleaf Azara, Boxleaf Azara, Chin Chin, Vanilla Tree

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12'-30'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Azara microphylla flower, foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-12'

    Width: 10'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Azara petiolaris flower by Stan Shebs
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    aka Aromo, Lanceleaf Azara, Narrow-leaf Azara

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Azara lanceolata foliage by Inao Vásquez
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    Azara dentata

    aka Toothed Azara

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Azara dentata flower, foliage by Penarc
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