Holly Azara - Azara petiolaris

Small, lavender-white fruited shrub that is very popular with birds.

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.

Plant Cultivation

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.
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.
Hardiness: Hardy to the low or mid 20's (F).
Propagation: By seed.

Origin and Distribution

Native Range: Native to Chile.

Family: Flacourtiaceae
Azara petiolaris	Holly Azara
Dovyalis caffra	Kei Apple
Dovyalis hebecarpa	Ketembilla
Flacourtia indica	Governor's Plum
Flacourtia inermis	Louvi

	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.

	Origin and Distribution
Native Range: Native to Chile.