Overview
Azara dentata is a bushy shrub in the genus Azara, part of the Salicaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Azara dentata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and wall side borders. It is native to Chile Central.
About
Azara dentata is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae. It is endemic to Chile, where it is distributed from the Coquimbo to the Araucania regions.
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About the genus
Azara is a genus of eleven species of flowering plants in the family Salicaceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Azara
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Azara dentata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wall side borders
- Native to
- Chile Central
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Azara dentata
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Azara dentata?
Azara dentata prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Azara dentata need?
Azara dentata grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Azara dentata hardy in the UK?
Azara dentata has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Azara dentata?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Layering.
