Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White'

• Feature Tree
• Screening or Privacy
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 5m - 8m Approximately

Mature Width: 3m – 5m

Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year.

Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' frost tolerant?

Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘White’ produces masses of delicate white fringed bell-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. These dainty blooms hang in elegant clusters beneath the foliage, creating a soft, refined seasonal display before developing into bright blue ornamental berries.

Does Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Bell-shaped

Flower Colour:

Cream

Yes

Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' is Native to Eastern Australia, from Queensland through New South Wales to eastern Victoria, where it grows in coastal forests, rainforests, and along creek lines.

Its nectar-rich fringed flowers attract native bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, while the striking blue fruit provide an excellent food source for fruit-eating birds. The dense, upright evergreen foliage also offers shelter and nesting habitat, enhancing biodiversity in subtropical and coastal gardens.

Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘White’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It can struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained soil unless improved with organic matter to enhance aeration and structure. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong flowering, evergreen health and reliable drought resilience.

Is Elaeocarpus reticulatus 'White' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘White’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs well in warm, coastal and sheltered gardens and benefits from deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain its lush evergreen canopy.