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Elaeocarpus decipiens
Japanese blueberry
Origin: Japan.
| Family |
| Elaeocarpaceae |
| Genus |
| Elaeocarpus |
| Species |
| decipiens |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -3.8- 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 25-40 |
| Height |
| 7-12 m |
| Spread |
| 4-9 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| This low maintenance, tropical tree is known for its year-round bright colours. Red, yellow and green leaves contrast with the black/purple fruit. It attracts bees, butterflies and birds to the garden. |
| Landscape |
| Great lawn, garden, or street tree, privacy screen, large informal hedge, landscape accent or focal point. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in full sun and neutral to slightly alkaline soils. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Bright red older leaves in summer. Once mature the leaves turn glossy, dark green. |
| Flower Description |
| Lantern-shaped, fragrant, cream coloured flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Olive-shaped fruit, with dark blue/purple to nearly black colouring. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated from seed; sown indoors to avoid frost, or softwood cuttings. |
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