variegated box-leaf azara

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An evergreen shrub or tree with small, glossy dark green leaves broadly edged with cream, and tiny vanilla-scented yellow flowers in late winter or early spring, occasionally followed by dull orange berries

variegated box-leaf azara

Scientific classification

Species
variegated box-leaf azara (Azara microphylla 'Variegata')
Genus
Azara
Family
Salicaceae
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Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
4-8 metres
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of variegated box-leaf azara

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of variegated box-leaf azara

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variegated box-leaf azara care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

For free-standing plants: Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering. For wall-trained specimens: On established wall-trained shrubs, shorten sideshoots to two to four buds from the framework; remove shoots growing towards the wall. Prune annually after flowering on last-year growth, or in late winter or early spring on current-year growth.

Propagation

Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Growing

Favours a sheltered position in sun or partial shade with a deep, humus-rich soil. Shelter from cold, drying winds

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

Generally pest-free

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