Elaeocarpus decipiens
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- el-lee-oh-KAR-pus de-SIP-ee-enz
- Description
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Japanese Blueberry is a small tree or shrub native to temperate Asia. Leaves and flowers can be a litter problem so plant away from hardscape elements.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Elaeocarpus
- Species:
- decipiens
- Family:
- Elaeocarpaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Asia
- Wildlife Value:
- Bees and butterflies are attracted to flower nectar. Deer browse the foliage.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 30 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 30 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Maintenance:
- High
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil pH:
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Available Space To Plant:
- 24-60 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 8b, 8a, 9b, 9a, 10b, 10a, 11b, 11a
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- White to pale pink in the late spring to early summer.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Red/Burgundy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Oblong
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- New leaves are light green and they turn red as they age.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
