Azara lanceolata
lanceolate azara
An evergreen shrub, reaching 5m high and wide, with arching, fern-like branches and bright green leaves to 6cm long. Small clusters of fluffy, fragrant, bright yellow flowers appear in mid- and late spring, sometimes followed by white berries
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | White | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Azara are evergreen shrubs or small trees with simple leaves, often in unequal pairs, and very small, fragrant yellow flowers with prominent stamens in clusters or spikes from the leaf axils, occasionally followed by white or pale purple berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Chile, Argentina
How to grow
Cultivation
Favours a sheltered position in sun or partial shade with a deep, humus-rich soil
Propagation
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 8, or pruning group 13 if wall-trained
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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