Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash Tree)

Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash Tree)

Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash Tree)

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Evergreen beauty • Pink or white fringed flowers • Striking blue fruit • Perfect for hedges, screens & feature planting

Why Sydney Gardeners Love the Blueberry Ash Tree

The Blueberry Ash tree (Elaeocarpus reticulatus) is one of Australia’s 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 Sydney’s coastal and suburban conditions.

Key Features & Benefits of Blueberry Ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus)

  • Height & size: Typically 3–8 metres high and 2–4 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: Moderate — establishes 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 shade — more sun encourages heavier flowering.
  • Soil: Suitable for sandy, loamy or clay soils with good drainage.
  • Watering: Water regularly during the first 12–18 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. 

Hedge Style Recommended Spacing Notes
Tight, Formal Hedge 1 – 1.5 metres apart Creates a dense, uniform privacy screen. Requires regular pruning to maintain shape.
Looser, Natural Screen 1.5 – 3 metres apart More relaxed, softer lines. Allows more light through and needs less frequent pruning.

Regular pruning will encourage bushier growth and maintain the desired height. Even as a hedge, the Blueberry Ash retains its seasonal charm — spring 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 Sydney’s climate and soils, our stock is ready to thrive in your garden.

  • Local Sydney delivery — fast 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.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Draining, Sandy, Loamy, Slightly Acidic to Neutral

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil and water regularly during establishment. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Low-maintenance once established.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: High

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest and disease-resistant, but may occasionally attract scale or caterpillars.

Mature height: 8 m

Mature width: 4 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Glossy Green (New growth may have bronze-red tones)

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Pink or White

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Spring & Summer

Fruit: Yes

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Great product

This is my second purchase and the quality of the plants is very good. Couldn’t be happier. Have given 4 stars as I found the click and collect timeframes long. Selected this thinking it would be a quicker option than delivery

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