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Variegated Box-Leaf Azara
Azara microphylla 'Variegata'
Pronunciation: ah-ZAIR-ruh my-kroh-FIL-uh var-ee-GAY-tuh
SKU #04978
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.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide.
We no longer grow this plant
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Sweet Box (Sarcococca); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Spikenard (Aralia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Sweet Box (Sarcococca); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Spikenard (Aralia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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We no longer grow this plant
We no longer grow this plant
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.