Azara serrata 'Andes Gold'
saw-toothed azara 'Andes Gold'
An evergreen shrub or small tree, up to 5m high, with glossy, oval, serrated leaves and fragrant yellow flowers in late spring or early summer; after hot summers the flowers may be followed by white fruits
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | White | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Azara are evergreen shrubs or small trees with simple leaves, often in unequal pairs, and very small, fragrant yellow flowers with prominent stamens in clusters or spikes from the leaf axils, occasionally followed by white or pale purple berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade in a deep, humus-rich soil; it will flower more prolifically when grown against a south-facing or south-west-facing wall than in the open. In cold climates grow in a cool greenhouse, in a high-fertility, peat-free, loam-based mix, and water plentifully in the growing season
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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