Botanical Name: Common Names:
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Conical, Dense, Oval, Upright
Description:
A versatile, popular medium evergreen tree which can be grown from Tasmania right up to South East Queensland. With a generally conical form it has dark green leaves and clusters of cup shaped white flowers which are followed by ornamental blue berries which will attract the birds. Suitable as a specimen tree for small gardens or as an excellent hedging plant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers fertile sandy loam soils, but can be adaptable to a range of soil conditions. Frost hardy and generally drought tolerant will grow up to 8-10m in height. Grows well in large containers or tubs and responds well to pruning. Can be susceptible to sawfly larve, which could cause some defoliation.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Elaeocarpaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High, Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate, High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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