Holly azara
Azara petiolaris
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 5-6 m tall. The flowers are yellow and have a vanilla scent. They occur in clusters. The fruit are white berries.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 500-2,000 m above sea level. It grows in humid areas with a regular rainfall. It can tolerate some frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Corcolen, Lilen, Maqui blano, Maquicillo
Synonyms
Azara gilliesii Hook. & Arn.; Azara gilliesii var. minor Reiche; Azara lilen Bertero; Quillaja petiolaris D.Don;