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Azara microphylla
Azara microphylla
Azara microphylla
Beautiful, let's see if it will revive.
Isabelle, 29/10/2022
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The Azara microphylla, or Small-leaved Azara, is sometimes called Chilean Mimosa because of its pleasantly scented yellow flowers. It is a large bush or small ornamental tree that is not very common in our gardens, buzzing with bees in early spring, with shiny evergreen foliage. It is truly elegant and highly appreciated for its vanilla-scented flowers that can perfume an entire garden. While it can survive in almost all regions without heavy frosts, it will only flower where winters are very mild.
The Azara microphylla, is a plant belonging to the Salicaceae family, which includes willows and poplars. It originates from the rainforests of Chile and Argentina and tolerates shaded exposures. This large bush with moderate growth and a fountain-like habit will reach a maximum height of 4m (13ft 1in) and a width of 2.50m (8ft 2in) in favourable climates. Its flexible branches bear small, single, alternate, ovate, coarsely toothed leaves of a shiny dark green colour. They measure about 3cm (1.2in) in length and persist on the tree if the winter is not too harsh. The abundant and nectar-rich flowering takes place in February-March in the south, April in the north. The flowers, without petals but with numerous yellow stamens, are grouped in small pale mustard yellow globules (like those of mimosas) with long peduncles. These small pompoms are themselves gathered in small umbels of 3-4cm (1.2-1.6in) in diameter, in the axils of the leaves. Their fragrance, which spreads far and wide, is described as having notes of vanilla and chocolate. The fruit, when it forms, is a small round and white berry which ripens in August.
The Azara are among the most beautiful evergreen bushes for spring and summer. They form sumptuous hedges in oceanic or Mediterranean climates. The Azara microphylla can be planted as a single specimen or against a sheltered wall to increase its hardiness. It pairs well in a shrub bed or in a flowering hedge with ceanothus, Choisya, Abelia, escallonia, bitter orange (Citrus aurantiaca), Poncirus, Olearia or Pittosporum.
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Azara microphylla is best planted in spring or autumn, in regions without severe frosts. Its hardiness does not exceed -10/-12°C (14/10.4°F) in very healthy, well-drained soil. It can tolerate all types of soil and exposures, but it prefers sunny exposures that are not scorching and light soils that are not too chalky, retaining some moisture in summer. The soil should be carefully prepared for planting, and the garden soil should be enriched with well-rotted compost, sand, and leaf mold. Pruning is not necessary, but it tolerates pruning after flowering, which encourages it to branch out and maintain a denser habit. This plant does not suffer from any particular pests.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.