Overview

Azara integrifolia 'Uarie' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Azara, part of the Salicaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Azara integrifolia 'Uarie' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.

About

Azara integrifolia 'Uarie' is a bushy, evergreen shrub cultivar within the Azara genus, known for its simple leaves often in asymmetrical pairs. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects. It grows well in a variety of soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided they are fertile and well-drained. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and wall side borders, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and flowers in spring and summer with tiny, aromatic yellow flowers typical of the genus.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Azara

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Azara integrifolia 'Uarie' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Azara integrifolia 'Uarie'

Propagation

Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

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