saw toothed azara
Azara serrata ANDEAN GOLD
Overview
The Saw Toothed Azara (Azara serrata ANDEAN GOLD) is an amazing species of plant! Its leaves have an exceedingly unique saw-tooth edge, which make up its striking appeal. In the spring, these plants produce cherry-like yellow and maroon flowers among the foliage. The Saw Toothed Azara is a low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and hardy shrub, making it a great choice for any garden. It can tolerate full exposure to the sun and prefers dry soils. Best of all, it needs little pruning to maintain its attractive appearance and can also be used as a hedge or as a single specimen in a pot. With its evergreen leaves and bright coloured blooms, the Saw Toothed Azara is perfect for anyone seeking to add an uncommonly attractive plant to their garden!
Care Guide
Watering
Azara serrata ANDEAN GOLD plants should be watered every 7-10 days, depending on local weather conditions and temperature. During summer, they should be watered more often (7 days) as the heat and light intensity is higher. During winter, they should be watered less often (10 days), as light and heat intensity is lower. It's important to water the plants until the soil is moist but not saturated. This species of plant does not tolerate wet or waterlogged soil.
Light
The amount of sunlight and timing a Saw-toothed Azara (Azara serrata ANDEAN GOLD) needs will depend on a few factors, including the climate it’s growing in, how mature the plant is, and if it’s grown in a pot or in the ground. Generally, Saw-toothed Azaras thrive in full sun, so in warm climates they should receive 6-8 hours of sunlight per day during the growing season. When grown in a pot, they may need slightly less light in order to avoid leaf burn. During winter in cold climates, Saw-toothed Azaras should only receive 1-2 hours of direct sunlight per day, which will give them enough light without causing damage to their leaves.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 8–10.
Pruning
Pruning of saw toothed azara (Azara Serrata Andean Gold) should be done twice per year—once in early spring, as the plant is just beginning to show signs of growth, and again in mid-summer after the main flush of growth. Pruning should be fairly light, as this species has a low tolerance for heavy pruning. Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches, then select a few of the strongest, most outward-facing stems, and deadhead them back by a third to a half. This will encourage bushy, compact growth. Due to its shallow root system, saw toothed azara should be pruned carefully and not more than is necessary.
Propagation
Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Air Layering Propagation, Stem Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
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