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Japanese Blueberry
Elaeocarpus decipiens

Climate Resiliency 2 out of 5 stars

A dense canopied tree with lance-shape bright to medium green leaves. Older leaves turn red before falling off. Small, fragrant white flowers are followed by blue-black olive-like fruit. Prefers afternoon shade and regular water in our area. Tends to become chlorotic in high-pH soils, which is the situation here in Las Vegas. Likes rich soil so additions of compost and a heavy surface mulch, plus soil sulfur, will keep this plant happier in our highly alkaline soils.

  • Plant type: Tree
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Part Sun, Morning Sun
  • Height range: 35–45 Feet
  • Width range: 20–30 Feet
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: White
  • Flower season: Spring
  • Fruit color: Blue, Black
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
  • Soil preference: Loam, Well Drained, Moist, Rich
  • Canopy value: 368 ft²
  • Native location: Tropical southern China and Japan
  • PH preference: Neutral, Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
  • USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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