Azara serrata 'Aztec Gold' (Aztec Gold Azara, Saw Toothed Azara)
Botanical Information
| Genus | Azara |
| Species | serrata |
| Cultivar | 'Aztec Gold' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2 - 4 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | Propagate by cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in fertile, well-drained soils with regular and consistent moisture in full sun to part shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, ovate, green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Scented, golden yellow flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Small, one-seeded, and spherical white berries. |
Photographs
Azara serrata ‘Aztec Gold’, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Azara serrata ‘Aztec Gold’, leaf. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Azara serrata ‘Aztec Gold’, flower. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Azara serrata ‘Aztec Gold’, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Azara serrata ‘Aztec Gold’, flower. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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