Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash Tree)

Description

Evergreen beautyPink or white fringed flowersStriking blue fruitPerfect for hedges, screens & feature planting

Why Sydney Gardeners Love the Blueberry Ash Tree

The Blueberry Ash tree (Elaeocarpus reticulatus) is one of Australias most versatile and attractive native trees. With glossy green foliage, delicate fringed flowers in soft pink or white, and clusters of jewel-blue berries, it delivers year-round colour and texture. Whether you want a full-grown Blueberry Ash tree for instant impact, a tidy Blueberry Ash hedge for privacy, or a low-maintenance native feature tree, this plant thrives in Sydneys coastal and suburban conditions.

Key Features & Benefits of Blueberry Ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus)

• Height & size: Typically 38 metres high and 24 metres wide in home gardens; taller in natural rainforest environments.
• Flowers: Fringe-petalled blooms from spring to summer for a soft, elegant look.
• Fruit: Attractive blue drupes after flowering that draw native birds.
• Growth rate: Moderateestablishes quickly yet remains manageable.
• Uses: Ideal as a screening plant, hedge, specimen tree, or Australian native avenue tree.
• Low maintenance: Tolerates light frost, coastal winds, and a variety of soil types with good drainage.

Planting & Care for Blueberry Ash Trees

• Position: Full sun to part shademore sun encourages heavier flowering.
• Soil: Suitable for sandy, loamy or clay soils with good drainage.
• Watering: Water regularly during the first 1218 months. Drought tolerant once established.
• Fertiliser: Apply slow-release, low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.
• Pests/Diseases: Generally pest-resistant and low-maintenance.

Blueberry Ash Hedge

The Blueberry Ash hedge is a popular choice for creating a lush, evergreen privacy screen in Sydney gardens. Its dense foliage and moderate growth rate make it easy to shape and maintain.

Regular pruning will encourage bushier growth and maintain the desired height. Even as a hedge, the Blueberry Ash retains its seasonal charmspring and summer blooms followed by vibrant blue fruit, adding colour and attracting native birds year-round.

Why Buy Your Blueberry Ash from Us

We supply premium-grade Blueberry Ash plants in sizes ranging from starter pots to full-grown Blueberry Ash trees for instant effect. Each tree is selected for strong structure, healthy foliage, and a robust root system. Perfectly suited for Sydneys climate and soils, our stock is ready to thrive in your garden.

• Local Sydney deliveryfast and reliable.
• Pickup available.
• Expert aftercare advice provided at request.

Perfect For

• Elegant Blueberry Ash hedges along boundaries or driveways.
• Native feature trees for gardens of all sizes.
• Attracting birds and pollinators.
• Coastal, suburban, and inner-city Sydney gardens.