Photo of Azara integrifolia flower, foliage by Alex Trimble

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Azara integrifolia

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'-30'
  • W: 10'-30'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Azara integrifolia plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Azara integrifolia

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, small tree, street tree, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Azara integrifolia

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fine ?wall shrub?, the fragrance of the small but conspicuous yellow flowers of this 10-30' shrub/tree are a special treat in late winter/early spring. S-PSh/M
We occasionally obsess about azara, including this Chilean species, a large shrub or small tree that is a bit gawkier than others, but its intensely fragrant, yellow powderpuff blooms in spring far outweigh petty physical flaws. Easily to 12' or so and up to 30' over a long time, the canopy becomes denser in age, with very dark green, leathery leaves and fruit that birds love. Sun, good drainage and at least occasional summer water. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Azara integrifolia plant

How to Grow Azara integrifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 10'-25'

Width: 4'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-15'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Zones

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Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 10'-12'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Zones

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Zones

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Width: 10'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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