Azara alpina

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-12'
W: 4'-12'

planting zones

7a-9b

Azara alpina plant details

Azara alpina is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Azara alpina

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 12 FT - wide, 4 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Azara alpina

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: pollution
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Azara alipina [HC 98012] This Chilean collection from Washington's Dan Hinkley maintains smaller stature than others in the genus. To a shrubby 10-12' in height, with arching branches clothed in oblong, somewhat wavy evergreen leaves. Flowers in late winter light creamy yellow, somewhat tropical scented (whatever that means) followed by pale blue fruit. Took awhile for this one to grow on us, but now it's a fave. USDA zone 7. Partial shade. Give some summer moisture in dry places.

By: Cistus Nursery

Fragrant, like many Azaras!, this alpiner is only 3-4' tall with small glossy light green leaves marching up the branches & yellow spring flowers followed by showy! red fruit in mid summer; can tolerate some snow. PSh/Med (notdry)