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Azara microphylla Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Azara microphylla plant species is found in S. America - Chile and S. Argentina. It is a member of the Flacourtiaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Azara microphylla Family: Flacourtiaceae Author: Hook.f. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 6 Mature Width: 5 Habitat: Lakesides and along the edges of Nothofagus forests[200].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a position in sun or light shade in a deep humus rich soil[200], but succeeds in ordinary garden soil[134]. Succeeds in almost any soil so long as it is not very wet or very dry[202]. Flowers better in a warm sheltered position[200]. Plants are subject to windburn if they are not in a sheltered position[200].
This species is generally hardy in the open in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -15°c[184], though young plants are less hardy[219]. The new growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts[202].
Cultivated for its edible fruit in Chile[123].
The flowers are sweetly fragrant and vanilla scented[184, 245].
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