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
Azara chiloensis
Azara serrata var. chiloensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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