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saw-toothed azara

Azara serrata

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Azara
Family: Salicaceae

About this plant

An evergreen shrub with glossy, oval, serrate leaves and dense clusters of fragrant deep yellow flowers in summer, occasionally followed by white berries

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Favours a sheltered position in sun or partial shade with a deep, humus-rich soil

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years