Azara serrata 'Aztec Gold' (Aztec Gold Azara, Saw Toothed Azara)


Botanical Information

GenusAzara
Speciesserrata
Cultivar'Aztec Gold'
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2 - 4 m
Spread2 - 4 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
PropagationPropagate by cuttings.
CultivationBest grown in fertile, well-drained soils with regular and consistent moisture in full sun to part shade.
Notable SpecimensTrebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy, ovate, green leaves.
Flower DescriptionScented, golden yellow flowers.
Fruit DescriptionSmall, one-seeded, and spherical white berries.

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