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Azara microphylla [Cold Hardy Form]

Also Known As

  • Cold Hardy Form Boxleaf Azara

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Azara microphylla [Cold Hardy Form] plant details

Azara microphylla [Cold Hardy Form] is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and winter cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Azara microphylla [Cold Hardy Form]

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: fragrant, screen, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Azara microphylla [Cold Hardy Form]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: wind
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Azara microphylla [Cold Hardy Form] plant

How to Grow Azara microphylla [Cold Hardy Form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

See other plant types of Azara for your garden

aka Azara microphylla variegata, Vanilla Tree, Variegated Boxleaf Azara

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

8a-11

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

Tree, Shrub

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 12'-30'

Width: 4'-15'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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aka Holly Azara

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 10'-12'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 12'-18'

Width: 6'-10'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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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
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