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Littleleaf Azara, Variegated Boxleaf Azara, Chinchin 'Variegata'

Azaramicrophylla

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Family

Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Azara (az-ZAR-ruh)

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Species

microphylla (my-kro-FIL-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Winter

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bahngarten

Yachats, OR | January 2013 | positive

I grow this small tree on the Oregon coast successfully. It is easily propagated from cuttings.

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Littleleaf Azara, Variegated Boxleaf Azara, Chinchin 'Variegata'

Azaramicrophylla

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