Most loved for its clusters of delicate fringed pink or white bell flowers in spring and summer, glossy evergreen foliage, and decorative blue berries that attract birds.
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Elaeocarpus reticulatus, the Blueberry Ash, is a striking evergreen Australian native grown for its narrow upright form, dense glossy foliage, and unusual seasonal display of fringed flowers and vivid blue berries.
Blueberry Ash grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide, making the narrow habit ideal for privacy screens, hedges, and native garden features where ground space is limited. From late spring into summer it produces delicate pink or white bell-shaped flowers that hang beneath the foliage, followed by bright blue berries that draw native birds.
Blueberry Ash is adaptable, growing well in full sun to part shade across a range of well-drained soils from sandy to clay. It is moderately drought tolerant once established and handles light frost, performing reliably in coastal, urban, and inland gardens across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA.
About Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash
Blueberry Ash grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide, with a naturally narrow upright form.
Blueberry Ash has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Blueberry Ash produces delicate pink or white bell-shaped flowers from late spring into summer, followed by vivid blue berries that attract native birds.
Yes. The narrow upright form and dense glossy foliage make Blueberry Ash an excellent privacy screen or informal hedge. Plant 1.5-2 metres apart for continuous coverage.
Yes. Elaeocarpus reticulatus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from QLD through NSW to eastern VIC.
Blueberry Ash is moderately drought tolerant once established and handles light frost, making it a resilient choice for a wide range of gardens.
Blueberry Ash thrives in coastal, urban and inland gardens across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
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Elaeocarpus reticulatus, the Blueberry Ash, is a striking evergreen Australian native grown for its narrow upright form, dense glossy foliage, and unusual seasonal display of fringed flowers and vivid blue berries.
Blueberry Ash grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide, making the narrow habit ideal for privacy screens, hedges, and native garden features where ground space is limited. From late spring into summer it produces delicate pink or white bell-shaped flowers that hang beneath the foliage, followed by bright blue berries that draw native birds.
Blueberry Ash is adaptable, growing well in full sun to part shade across a range of well-drained soils from sandy to clay. It is moderately drought tolerant once established and handles light frost, performing reliably in coastal, urban, and inland gardens across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA.
About Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash
Blueberry Ash grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide, with a naturally narrow upright form.
Blueberry Ash has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Blueberry Ash produces delicate pink or white bell-shaped flowers from late spring into summer, followed by vivid blue berries that attract native birds.
Yes. The narrow upright form and dense glossy foliage make Blueberry Ash an excellent privacy screen or informal hedge. Plant 1.5-2 metres apart for continuous coverage.
Yes. Elaeocarpus reticulatus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from QLD through NSW to eastern VIC.
Blueberry Ash is moderately drought tolerant once established and handles light frost, making it a resilient choice for a wide range of gardens.
Blueberry Ash thrives in coastal, urban and inland gardens across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash is expected to grow 50cm to 80cm per year (approx.).
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash works in an:
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 5m to 8m (approx.)
Mature Width: 3m to 5m
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash is expected to grow 50cm to 80cm per year (approx.).
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash is expected to grow 50cm to 80cm per year (approx.).
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Is Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash frost tolerant?
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Elaeocarpus reticulatus produces masses of dainty, fringed pink to white bell-shaped flowers from late spring into early summer. These elegant blooms hang in clusters beneath the foliage, creating a soft, refined display before developing into its signature bright blue ornamental berries.
Does Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash flower?
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Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash is Native to Native to eastern Australia, from Queensland to Victoria, where it grows in rainforests, coastal forests, and sheltered gullies.
Its nectar-rich fringed flowers attract native bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, while the vivid blue berries provide an excellent food source for fruit-eating birds. The dense evergreen canopy also offers valuable shelter and nesting habitat, enhancing biodiversity in subtropical and coastal plantings.
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash will thrive best in:
Elaeocarpus reticulatus performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support healthy growth, consistent flowering and reliable drought performance.
Is Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Elaeocarpus reticulatus develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs well in warm, coastal and sheltered gardens, maintaining its neat, upright habit with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods.
Blueberry Ash grows to 6-10 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with a compact upright form. It can be maintained at lower heights with regular pruning.
Blueberry Ash has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Blueberry Ash produces fragrant bell-shaped pink flowers in spring (September to November), followed by bright turquoise-blue berries in summer to autumn that persist on the tree for months.
Blueberry Ash berries are not commonly eaten by people, though they are technically edible. They are highly valued as a food source for native birds, particularly satin bowerbirds, lorikeets and figbirds.
Yes. Blueberry Ash makes an excellent informal hedge or privacy screen with its dense upright form. Plant 1-1.5 metres apart for continuous coverage.
Yes. Elaeocarpus reticulatus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from QLD through NSW to eastern VIC. It is well adapted to coastal and inland conditions.
Blueberry Ash thrives in temperate to subtropical regions across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA. It tolerates light frost and coastal exposure once established.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' / Watergum Trees is a dependable choice for structured feature and street tree planting in urban and coastal landscapes. Its compact, upright form with dense, glossy evergreen foliage and striking copper-bronze new growth creates year-round visual interest and clean architectural lines.
Growing 7-10 metres tall with a 4-5 metre spread, it thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates coastal exposure, urban pollution, and moderate drought. Its fragrant yellow flowers in late spring to summer add seasonal appeal.
For greater landscape impact, plant 'Luscious' with low-growing groundcovers or shade-tolerant shrubs beneath to enhance layered texture and biodiversity. Its tidy habit and pruning tolerance make it ideal for formal streetscapes, courtyards, or informal screening in medium to large gardens.
About Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' Watergum
Luscious grows to 7-10 metres tall with a 4-5 metre spread, with a compact upright form.
Luscious has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Yes. Luscious is widely used by Australian councils as a street tree thanks to its tolerance of urban pollution, coastal exposure, and tight pavement conditions.
Yes. Tristaniopsis laurina is an Australian native, naturally found along watercourses on the east coast.
Fragrant yellow flowers appear in late spring to summer, typically November to January.
Plant 1.5-2 metres apart for a continuous canopy or row, or 3-4 metres for individual feature trees.
Luscious handles light to moderate frost once established, which suits most temperate and coastal gardens along the east coast. Young trees are more sensitive, so protect them through their first winter or two in areas that get regular heavy frost. In cold inland districts, plant in a sheltered position with good drainage and mulch the root zone to keep soil temperatures steadier.
Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' is a dwarf form of the iconic Lemon Scented Gum, delivering the signature citrus fragrance of the species in a compact 5-7 metre form. The aromatic pale green foliage releases a strong, clean lemon scent when crushed or brushed against, and the airy white flower clusters in late summer attract bees, butterflies, and honeyeaters.
Scentuous reaches just 5-7 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide, compared to 25-35 metres for standard Corymbia citriodora, making it the only Lemon Scented Gum suited to suburban gardens, courtyards, patios, and small streetscapes. The compact size keeps the fragrance close to where it is enjoyed, and the smooth pale trunk adds quiet structural interest year-round.
Highly drought and heat tolerant once established, Scentuous performs reliably across NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and WA in full sun with well-drained soils. It is low maintenance, tolerates light frost once established, and is widely planted as a feature tree where the standard species would simply outgrow the space.
Scentuous or standard Lemon Scented Gum? Scentuous is a compact dwarf form reaching just 5-7m, suited to suburban gardens, small landscapes, and patio planting. The standard Corymbia citriodora grows 25-35m with a tall slender trunk and is better suited to acreage, parks, and large feature plantings. Both share the famous lemon fragrance.
About Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum
Scentuous is a dwarf cultivar reaching 5-7 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide, compared to 25-35m for the standard Corymbia citriodora.
Scentuous is fast-growing, adding 60cm to 1 metre per year once established.
The leaves release a strong, pleasant lemon citrus fragrance when crushed or brushed against, thanks to high concentrations of citronellal in the foliage.
Scentuous is a compact dwarf form reaching 5-7m, suited to suburban gardens and small landscapes. Standard Corymbia citriodora grows 25-35m and is better suited to acreage, parks, and large feature plantings.
Yes. Scentuous inherits the strong drought tolerance of Corymbia citriodora and performs well across most Australian climates once established.
Yes. The white flowers produced through summer attract native bees, butterflies, honeyeaters, and lorikeets. The aromatic foliage is also believed to deter mosquitoes.
Scentuous thrives across NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and WA. It tolerates light frost once established and prefers full sun with well-drained soils.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear' is a compact, upright evergreen tree perfect for hedging, screening, or feature planting in small or formal spaces. Growing 3-4 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, it showcases dense dark green foliage with rich bronze undersides, adding year-round structure and colour.
From late spring through summer, it produces large, fragrant white flowers that offer seasonal interest. Its naturally symmetrical form needs minimal pruning and thrives in full sun to part shade. Once established, 'Teddy Bear' Magnolia is drought-tolerant and low maintenance, making it an excellent choice for gardens, courtyards, narrow spaces, or container planting.
Ideal for formal gardens, hedges, and statement pots, it combines elegance with practicality in residential and commercial landscapes.
Teddy Bear or Little Gem? Teddy Bear is the more compact (3-4m) and bushier of the two, with a denser rounded habit ideal for small formal features and tight courtyard spaces. Its sister cultivar Little Gem grows taller (4-6m) with a more open conical form, better suited to tall narrow hedges and formal screens. Both share the same glossy foliage with bronze undersides and fragrant white blooms.
About Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'
Teddy Bear is a compact magnolia reaching 3-4 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, making it one of the smallest grandiflora cultivars.
Teddy Bear is a slow to moderate grower, adding 20-40cm per year. Patience is rewarded with a dense, naturally symmetrical form.
Yes. Teddy Bear is one of the best evergreen magnolias for small gardens, courtyards, and narrow garden beds thanks to its compact upright habit.
Yes. Teddy Bear is well suited to large pots (minimum 60L) and is widely used as a formal feature in courtyard and balcony planting.
Large fragrant white flowers appear from late spring through summer, typically November to February across Australia.
Plant 1-1.5 metres apart for a dense hedge, or 2 metres for a softer screen with more individual form.
Both are compact grandiflora magnolias. Teddy Bear (3-4m) is bushier with a denser rounded habit, ideal for compact formal features. Little Gem (4-6m) grows taller with a more open conical form, suited to tall narrow hedges and screens.
Acmena smithii 'Minor', also listed as Syzygium smithii 'Minor', is a compact evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves and dense branching to ground level. New growth opens bronze red and matures to deep green. Small white flowers appear sporadically through the warmer months, followed by white to pale mauve berries.
It suits full sun or part shade and accepts most soils, from sandy loam to improved clay, as long as drainage is adequate. Growth is 40 to 70 centimetres a year, moderate to fast. It handles light to moderate frost once established, becomes drought tolerant with age and resists psyllid attack.
The small leaf and modest size make it a good low hedge, at 80 centimetres apart for a clipped face or 1 to 1.5 metres for a looser screen. It works in narrow beds, along fence lines and in large pots. Councils use it where a native screen must stay under 4 metres.
About Minor Lilly Pilly
Minor is a compact form of the Australian native lilly pilly, also listed as Syzygium smithii Minor. It has small glossy leaves, dense branching to ground level and bronze red new growth that matures to deep green. Small white flowers appear sporadically in the warmer months, followed by white to pale mauve berries.
Left unclipped it reaches 3 to 4 metres in height and 2 to 2.5 metres across. Trimmed, it is easily maintained as a hedge between 1 and 2.5 metres. The small leaf size means it takes a clipped face neatly, which larger leaved lilly pillies struggle to do without looking chopped.
Plant 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. In an avenue or as spaced specimens, allow 3 metres. Closer spacing closes the gaps within a season or two, but the row needs consistent watering and feeding to keep every plant even.
It handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most temperate districts. Young plants are more vulnerable, so protect them through the first winter in frost prone areas and avoid planting into open hollows where cold air settles. Frost burnt tips can be trimmed off in spring and regrow quickly.
Yes, it is one of the more reliable native shrubs for large containers and works either as a clipped ball or as a screening plant on a balcony or terrace. Use a pot at least 500 millimetres wide with a premium potting mix, water regularly and feed each spring. Refresh the mix every few years.
Yes. The white flowers bring in native bees and other insects, and the berries that follow are taken by small birds. The dense low branching also provides shelter and nesting cover, which is why it is specified in council and rural biodiversity plantings as well as in straight screening work.
Trim lightly two or three times a year through the warmer months to keep the face dense and to encourage coloured new growth. Feed in spring with a low phosphorus native fertiliser. Water regularly through the first summer and mulch well. Avoid cutting hard into old bare wood, which is slow to reshoot.
Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca', commonly known as Pencil Pine, is a tall, narrow evergreen tree famed for its iconic columnar shape and Mediterranean elegance. Growing 8-12 metres tall and just 1-1.5 metres wide, it offers striking vertical definition and year-round structure with a minimal footprint, perfect for formal landscapes.
Ideal for framing driveways, entrances, garden borders, or creating structured rows, Pencil Pine thrives in full sun, tolerates drought once established, and adapts well to various soil types. Its dense, fine blue-green foliage creates clean lines and a symmetrical form that bring sophistication to any outdoor space.
Low-maintenance and resilient, it adds height and a settled formality without crowding the garden, which is why it stays a standard choice for Mediterranean and classical designs.
About Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca' Pencil Pine
Pencil Pine grows to 8-12 metres tall but only 1-1.5 metres wide, giving it a striking narrow columnar form.
Pencil Pine has a moderate growth rate of 30-60cm per year in well-drained conditions with full sun.
Pencil Pine thrives across most Australian climates and is particularly suited to Mediterranean conditions including SA, VIC, southern NSW, and parts of WA.
Yes. Pencil Pine is highly drought tolerant once established and performs well in dry, exposed, and coastal sites.
Plant 80cm-1.2 metres apart for a tight columnar row or hedge, or 2-3 metres for individual feature spacing.
Yes. Pencil Pine grows well in large pots (60L+) and is a classic choice for framing entrances and formal courtyard planting.
Yes. Pencil Pine handles frost well and grows happily in the cold inland and highland districts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, including sites with regular winter frosts. Young trees appreciate a little shelter through their first winter or two while the roots establish. After that the fine blue-green foliage holds its colour through cold weather without burning.
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is a compact upright evergreen shrub known for its dense vertical growth and glossy green foliage. The naturally columnar habit makes it ideal for narrow spaces, screening, hedging, and structural accents in formal and modern gardens.
Green Rocket grows to around 1.5-2 metres tall with a narrow spread, holding a tidy column with minimal pruning. The compact upright form suits low to mid-height hedges, garden bed structure, borders, and containers, particularly where a clean architectural shape is wanted in a tight footprint.
Green Rocket performs well in full sun to part shade, tolerates a wide range of soils, and is low maintenance once established. It is reliably evergreen, holding its glossy foliage year-round, and thrives across most Australian climates. Other topiary trees are worth a look, along with the White Flowering Camellia and the Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Cones.
About Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket'
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' grows to around 1.5-2 metres tall with a narrow upright spread.
Green Rocket has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.
Yes. The naturally columnar habit makes Green Rocket an excellent low to mid-height hedge or screen, holding a tidy shape with minimal pruning.
Yes. The narrow upright form makes Green Rocket ideal for tight spaces, narrow borders, and vertical accents in small gardens.
Yes. Green Rocket performs well in pots and is a popular choice for framing entrances and adding structure to courtyards and balconies.
Yes. Green Rocket is fully evergreen, holding glossy green foliage year-round.
Plant 40-60cm apart for a dense narrow hedge.
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
About Star Jasmine Balls
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White', a white-flowered selection of the Blueberry Ash, is a graceful evergreen Australian native grown for its narrow upright form, glossy dark green foliage with pinkish new growth, and delicate seasonal display.
Blueberry Ash 'White' grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide, making the narrow habit ideal for privacy screens, hedges, and native garden features where ground space is limited. From late spring into summer it produces delicate white bell-shaped flowers with fringed edges, followed by bright blue berries that draw native birds.
Blueberry Ash 'White' is adaptable, growing well in full sun to part shade across a range of well-drained soils from sandy to clay. It is drought tolerant once established and handles light frost, performing reliably in coastal, urban, and inland gardens across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA.
About Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White'
Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide, with a naturally narrow upright form.
Blueberry Ash 'White' has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' is a selected form with pure white fringed flowers, while the standard Blueberry Ash can produce pink or white blooms. Both share the same narrow form and blue berries.
Blueberry Ash 'White' produces delicate white bell-shaped flowers from late spring into summer, followed by vivid blue berries that attract native birds.
Yes. The narrow upright form and dense glossy foliage make it an excellent privacy screen or informal hedge. Plant 1.5-2 metres apart for continuous coverage.
Yes. Elaeocarpus reticulatus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from QLD through NSW to eastern VIC.
Blueberry Ash 'White' thrives in coastal, urban and inland gardens across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
Elaeocarpus eumundi, the Eumundi Quandong, is an elegant evergreen Australian native grown for its glossy dark green foliage, bronze-pink new growth, and gracefully dense upright form. The combination of fresh new growth against mature foliage gives it strong year-round presence.
Eumundi Quandong grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide. The naturally narrow upright habit makes it ideal as a privacy screen or feature tree where ground space is limited, suiting residential gardens, street planting, and shade use. Delicate white fringed flowers appear in summer, followed by occasional bright blue fruit that attracts native wildlife.
Eumundi Quandong thrives in warm temperate to subtropical regions including QLD, NSW, and frost-free parts of VIC. It tolerates light frost and urban pollution once established, performs well in full sun to part shade, and prefers a sheltered position with well-drained soil, though it handles occasional wet conditions.
About Elaeocarpus eumundi
Elaeocarpus eumundi grows to 8-15 metres tall and 3-5 metres wide with a dense, upright rounded canopy.
Elaeocarpus Eumundi is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.
Elaeocarpus Eumundi produces flushes of bright bronze-pink new growth that contrasts beautifully against the glossy dark green mature foliage, giving the tree year-round visual interest.
Yes. The dense upright habit makes Elaeocarpus Eumundi an excellent tall screen or privacy hedge, and it also makes a clean feature tree.
Yes. Elaeocarpus eumundi is native to the subtropical rainforests of coastal Queensland and northern NSW.
Elaeocarpus Eumundi thrives in warm temperate to subtropical regions including QLD, NSW, and frost-free parts of VIC. It prefers a sheltered position with well-drained soil.
Plant 1.5-2 metres apart for a dense privacy screen, or 3-4 metres for individual feature trees.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear' is a compact, upright evergreen tree perfect for hedging, screening, or feature planting in small or formal spaces. Growing 3-4 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, it showcases dense dark green foliage with rich bronze undersides, adding year-round structure and colour.
From late spring through summer, it produces large, fragrant white flowers that offer seasonal interest. Its naturally symmetrical form needs minimal pruning and thrives in full sun to part shade. Once established, 'Teddy Bear' Magnolia is drought-tolerant and low maintenance, making it an excellent choice for gardens, courtyards, narrow spaces, or container planting.
Ideal for formal gardens, hedges, and statement pots, it combines elegance with practicality in residential and commercial landscapes.
Teddy Bear or Little Gem? Teddy Bear is the more compact (3-4m) and bushier of the two, with a denser rounded habit ideal for small formal features and tight courtyard spaces. Its sister cultivar Little Gem grows taller (4-6m) with a more open conical form, better suited to tall narrow hedges and formal screens. Both share the same glossy foliage with bronze undersides and fragrant white blooms.
About Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'
Teddy Bear is a compact magnolia reaching 3-4 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, making it one of the smallest grandiflora cultivars.
Teddy Bear is a slow to moderate grower, adding 20-40cm per year. Patience is rewarded with a dense, naturally symmetrical form.
Yes. Teddy Bear is one of the best evergreen magnolias for small gardens, courtyards, and narrow garden beds thanks to its compact upright habit.
Yes. Teddy Bear is well suited to large pots (minimum 60L) and is widely used as a formal feature in courtyard and balcony planting.
Large fragrant white flowers appear from late spring through summer, typically November to February across Australia.
Plant 1-1.5 metres apart for a dense hedge, or 2 metres for a softer screen with more individual form.
Both are compact grandiflora magnolias. Teddy Bear (3-4m) is bushier with a denser rounded habit, ideal for compact formal features. Little Gem (4-6m) grows taller with a more open conical form, suited to tall narrow hedges and screens.
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' / Watergum Trees is a dependable choice for structured feature and street tree planting in urban and coastal landscapes. Its compact, upright form with dense, glossy evergreen foliage and striking copper-bronze new growth creates year-round visual interest and clean architectural lines.
Growing 7-10 metres tall with a 4-5 metre spread, it thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates coastal exposure, urban pollution, and moderate drought. Its fragrant yellow flowers in late spring to summer add seasonal appeal.
For greater landscape impact, plant 'Luscious' with low-growing groundcovers or shade-tolerant shrubs beneath to enhance layered texture and biodiversity. Its tidy habit and pruning tolerance make it ideal for formal streetscapes, courtyards, or informal screening in medium to large gardens.
About Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' Watergum
Luscious grows to 7-10 metres tall with a 4-5 metre spread, with a compact upright form.
Luscious has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Yes. Luscious is widely used by Australian councils as a street tree thanks to its tolerance of urban pollution, coastal exposure, and tight pavement conditions.
Yes. Tristaniopsis laurina is an Australian native, naturally found along watercourses on the east coast.
Fragrant yellow flowers appear in late spring to summer, typically November to January.
Plant 1.5-2 metres apart for a continuous canopy or row, or 3-4 metres for individual feature trees.
Luscious handles light to moderate frost once established, which suits most temperate and coastal gardens along the east coast. Young trees are more sensitive, so protect them through their first winter or two in areas that get regular heavy frost. In cold inland districts, plant in a sheltered position with good drainage and mulch the root zone to keep soil temperatures steadier.
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Elaeocarpus reticulatus, the Blueberry Ash, is a striking evergreen Australian native grown for its narrow upright form, dense glossy foliage, and unusual seasonal display of fringed flowers and vivid blue berries.
Blueberry Ash grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide, making the narrow habit ideal for privacy screens, hedges, and native garden features where ground space is limited. From late spring into summer it produces delicate pink or white bell-shaped flowers that hang beneath the foliage, followed by bright blue berries that draw native birds.
Blueberry Ash is adaptable, growing well in full sun to part shade across a range of well-drained soils from sandy to clay. It is moderately drought tolerant once established and handles light frost, performing reliably in coastal, urban, and inland gardens across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA.
About Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash
Blueberry Ash grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide, with a naturally narrow upright form.
Blueberry Ash has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Blueberry Ash produces delicate pink or white bell-shaped flowers from late spring into summer, followed by vivid blue berries that attract native birds.
Yes. The narrow upright form and dense glossy foliage make Blueberry Ash an excellent privacy screen or informal hedge. Plant 1.5-2 metres apart for continuous coverage.
Yes. Elaeocarpus reticulatus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from QLD through NSW to eastern VIC.
Blueberry Ash is moderately drought tolerant once established and handles light frost, making it a resilient choice for a wide range of gardens.
Blueberry Ash thrives in coastal, urban and inland gardens across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
