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Holly Azara
Azara petiolaris
Small, lavender-white fruited shrub that is very popular with birds.
Seed Availability
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Description
Shrubby tree to 15-20ft. The flowers are borne in Spring and are quite pretty. Small fruits are followed during early and mid-summer.
Hardiness
Hardy to the low or mid 20's (F).
Growing Environment
Grows well in most soil types, as long as they are well-drained. Grow in full sun or part shade. Keep watered regularly, though short droughts are tolerated.
Propagation
By seeds.
Uses
Generally grown as an ornamental for its powder-puff yellow-orange flowers, or to attract birds which seem to love the fruits. The fruits themselves are presumably edible for humans.
Native Range
Native to Chile.
Related Species
Salicaceae | |||
Azara petiolaris Holly Azara |
Dovyalis abyssinica Dovyalis abyssinica | ||
Dovyalis caffra Kei Apple |
Dovyalis hebecarpa Ketembilla | ||
Dovyalis zeyheri Wild Apricot |
Flacourtia indica Governor's Plum | ||
Flacourtia inermis Louvi |
Flacourtia jangomans Indian Plum | ||
Flacourtia rukam Rukam |