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Elaeocarpus reticulatus - Blueberry Ash

As an informal hedge, as well as a specimen tree, Elaeocarpus reticulatus or 'Blueberry Ash' is making its mark on gardens across Australia.

Popular with landscapers for its hady nature the 'Blueberry Ash' grows well in full sun to part shade and prefers a humus rich well drained soil.The foliage is a good glossy green and pink flowers are an added attraction. Flowers are folowed by blue berries, hence the name.

Reaching to around 8 - 10 m in height although taller in ideal conditions, with a spread of around 4m, Elaeocarpus reticulatus can be pruned to maintain a smaller tree size. Regular pruning from a young age is better than hard pruning.

Young plants will need to be watered through the first 2 -3 summers or extended dry periods. Once established Elaeocarpus reticulatus is reasonably drought tolerant.

Landscaping Uses

As a feture tree in medium to large gardens, or as a screen or hedging plant. Best as an informal hedge, Elaeocarpus reticulatus does respond to pruning, however we think it does not look so good when tightly clipped.

Varieties

  • Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'Prima Donna' - Stronger pink flowers than the species.


Elaeocarpus reticulatus are available for sale from the following wholesalers.
PLANTMARK
email ask@plantmark.com.au
One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species , from tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of quality plants.
TALL TREES- phone 03 5983 0166
Quality advanced container grown trees and shrubs. Australian native plants and ornamentals in containers ranging from 14cm to 45 litre. Contract growing to specifications. Specialists in tree supply for Urban development. All states.
RONNEBY ADVANCED TREES- - phone: 03 5627 6327
2505 Westernport Road, Ripplebrook, Victoria
Deciduous and evergreen trees from 1-12 metres. SpringRing® grown trees 25 litre to 1000 litre. Field grown specimen trees. Australia-wide delivery.