Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Salicaceae

Genus:

Azara

Species:

Azara microphylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with cold stratification. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI