This shrub to small tree is upright with light brown trunks and branches with semi-pendant shoots that form a rounded crown. It has glossy dark green rounded leaves with a leathery texture and the tiny fragrant yellow flowers appear in late winter.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10 

Azara microphylla is naturally found in South America from Chile to Argentina growing in temperate forest margins and around water courses. 

It prefers moist organic rich, well drained soils in a protected open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.  

The Box Leaf Azara is grown for its foliage and fragrant flowers. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or trained against walls and used for screening. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and can be grown in a container. It is also planted in botanical collections and is suitable for tropical settings. ID 2206

Azara (a-zah-ra) microphylla (mik-rō-fil-la)

Falcourtiaceae (fla-KAW-tee-AY-see-ee)