Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree)

Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) with white fringed flowers and green buds close up
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) with clusters of white bell shaped flowers and green buds

Botanical name: Elaeocarpus decipiens

Common name: Japanese Blueberry Tree

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

Origin: Japan

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Elaeocarpus decipiens produces dark green, lustrous, leathery foliage and makes a wonderful specimen evergreen upright growing shrub or small evergreen tree in the warm parts of the South. New emerging foliage has a bronze color.

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Image gallery: 9 images
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) green tree with thick canopy and red foliage touches
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) with thick green canopy and touches of red foliage
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) green plant with many small yellow flowers on tree
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) showing dense green foliage and numerous small yellow flower clusters
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) with white flowers and green leaves in close up.
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) with clusters of delicate white flowers among green serrated leaves.
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) green leaves and white flower clusters on the tree
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) showing dense green foliage and small white bell-shaped flowers
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) green leaves and small yellow flower clusters on branches
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) showing dense green foliage with tiny yellow flower clusters blooming
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) green flower buds and white fringe petals close up.
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) branch with developing green buds and delicate white flower petals.
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) green buds and white flower close up on branch
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) clusters of small white fringe flowers and green rounded buds
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) green leaves with yellow flower clusters close up.
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) with green foliage and many drooping yellow flower clusters.
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) with white flowers and green leaves on the plant
Elaeocarpus decipiens (Japanese Blueberry Tree) with small white flowers dangling from the green leafy branches


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