Elaeocarpus reticulatus -Blueberry Ash

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

Elaeocarpus reticulatus -Blueberry Ash works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Elaeocarpus reticulatus -Blueberry Ash is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 5m - 8m Approximately

Mature Width: 3m – 5m

Elaeocarpus reticulatus -Blueberry Ash is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year.

Elaeocarpus reticulatus -Blueberry Ash is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Elaeocarpus reticulatus -Blueberry Ash frost tolerant?

Elaeocarpus reticulatus -Blueberry Ash 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 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?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Bell-shaped
• Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

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:

• Full Sun

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.