Variegated Box-Leaf Azara

Azara microphylla 'Variegata'

Pronunciation: ah-ZAIR-ruh my-kroh-FIL-uh var-ee-GAY-tuh
SKU #04978
8-10

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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.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseContainer, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Sweet Box (Sarcococca); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Spikenard (Aralia)
Care InstructionsPrefers 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 TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Sweet Box (Sarcococca); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Spikenard (Aralia)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers 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 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.