Variegated Box-Leaf Azara
Azara microphylla 'Variegata'
SKU
4978
Tiny evergreen leaves, broadly variegated with creamy white, accentuate the graceful form of this choice selection. Arching branches bear clusters of tiny, intensely scented flowers, exuding a white chocolate-like fragrance. An outstanding choice as a small tree, effortless espalier, or container specimen.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ah-ZAIR-ruh my-kroh-FIL-uh var-ee-GAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring; followed by orange berries late summer into fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Narrow |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Graceful Evergreen Specimen |
Prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil but adaptable to varied soil conditions. Thrives in cooler coastal gardens with consistent moisture; suffers from harsh sun exposure in hot inland locations. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds. Responds well to pruning; prune in late winter or early spring after flowering.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 10
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