Azara uruguayensis
Botanical Information
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Azara |
| Species | uruguayensis |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to temperate and subtropical regions of South America. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 20 |
| Height | 6 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in a closed case with bottom heat, or by simple layering. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade, in a deep, humus-rich soil. |
| Habitat | Often found in lakeside habitats or on the edges of forests. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are deep green and toothed, to 8.5 x 4.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Flowers grow in spikes of 6-10, are fragrant and green-yellow or green-purple in colour. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is rose-blue with a waxy bloom, up to 8 mm in diameter. |
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