Azara Species, Lanceleaf Azara, Vanilla Tree
Azaralanceolata

Family: Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
Genus: Azara (az-ZAR-ruh)
Species: lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)

Synonym:Azara brumalis

Synonym:Azara chiloensis

Synonym:Azara serrata var. chiloensis

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage 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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Ferment seeds before storing