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Blueberry Ash Tree - Elaeocarpus reticulatus
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Overview & Specifications
Blueberry Ash Tree, Elaeocarpus reticulatus
Elaeocarpus reticulatus is a refined Australian native that delivers year-round ornamental interest without compromise. Frothy pink or white blooms give way to striking electric-blue berries that persist through autumn and winter, ensuring the tree earns its place on any prestige landscape.
Why Blueberry Ash
Ornamental continuity: Seasonal flowers and vivid blue fruit provide visual interest across multiple seasons.
Native provenance: Indigenous to eastern Australia, adapted, resilient, and low-demand once established.
Canopy character: Dense, glossy foliage with a naturally elegant form suits both formal and naturalistic design schemes.
Versatile scale: Performs equally as a standalone specimen or within structured planting compositions.
Fauna value: Attracts birds, adding movement and life to high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
Ideal Applications
Feature specimen: Positioned as a focal point in open lawn settings or framed entry sequences.
Screening and privacy: Dense habit makes it an effective and decorative alternative to utilitarian hedging.
Coastal and subtropical projects: Tolerates humidity and coastal conditions with minimal intervention.
Understorey planting: Performs well beneath taller canopy trees in layered native landscape compositions.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, moist, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and sandy loam; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
Establishment Care: Water deeply two to three times per week for the first 6–12 months until established, then reduce to supplemental watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia
Flower Colour: Pink or white
Delivery
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Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
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Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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