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Azara lanceolata

Also Known As

Aromo
Lanceleaf Azara
Narrow-leaf Azara

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Azara lanceolata plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Azara lanceolata

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Azara lanceolata

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?A very handsome evergreen in leaf, flower and fruit and the most elegant of the Azaras in habit? (Bean), this 10-20' shrub/tree produces a multitude of mustard yellow vanilla-scented flowers in spring; first sighted by Darwin of the Beagle. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

From the woodlands of Chile (a region whose flora contains only cool plants, as we all know) comes this large open, vase-shaped small tree to about 15' tall and wide. It's evergreen, fine textured, slightly serrated leaves come in two sizes: small round ones and larger lanceolate ones, which is quite interesting. Yellow flowers that are larger than those of A. microphylla and more strongly vanilla-scented, cover the plant in April. In fact, the form I offer is such a profuse flowerer that it looks reminiscent of one of the showy Australian Acacias! It will appreciate moist soil and partial shade, and should be hardy to around 5 - 10 °F Chile.