Elaeocarpus decipiens

Also Known As

Chinese Blueberry Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-35'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

8b-11

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Elaeocarpus decipiens plant details

Elaeocarpus decipiens is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Elaeocarpus decipiens

Plant type: tree
Plant family: elaeocarpaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Elaeocarpus decipiens

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful, broad leafed shrub-tree grows 20-30 feet tall with an equally wide spread. Handsome all year long with lovely bronzy new growth maturing to shiny deep-green laurel-like leaves. As the chlorophyll degrades in older leaves they turn an attractive copper color and persist on the tree for months. Creamy-white, fragrant, summer flower clusters are followed by deep dark-blue fruits. Blueberry-tree is named for its wonderful blue, olive-like fruit (Greek elaia=olive); best planted away from pavement which is stained by the fruit. S/M

By: Forestfarm

An small, evergreen tree from China, to 20-35 ft x 15-20 ft wide, with glossy bronze new foliage maturing to shiny dark green and white bell flowers in spring followed by deep blue berries. Sun to part shade with regular summer water until established. Tolerates some drought. Frost hardy into the low teens F, lower USDA zone 8, with little damage if protected from drying winds and can survive brief bouts of lower temperatures.