Azara serrata (saw-toothed azara)
Botanical Information
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Azara |
| Species | serrata |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Chile. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 2 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2 - 4 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Flower borders, wall-side borders |
| Propagation | Propagate by cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in fertile, well-drained soils with regular and consistent moisture in full sun to part shade. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, ovate, green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Scented, golden yellow flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Small, one-seeded, and spherical white berries. |
Photographs
Azara serrata, form. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.
Azara serrata, leaf. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.
Azara serrata 'Aztec Gold'.