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Japanese Blueberry Tree

Elaeocarpus Decipiens

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The Japanese Blueberry Tree, Elaeocarpus decipiens, is an evergreen with a columnar to pyramidal form, reaching up to 40-60 feet in height. Its dense, shiny leaves transition from bronzy-pink to bright green, with autumn brings a striking dark blue fruit contrasted by fiery orange-red foliage. Hardy in Zones 8-11, it requires full to partial sun and offers minimal upkeep once established—a stately choice for year-round interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–10Type Tree
Japanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — with autumn brings a striking dark blue fruit contrasted by fiery orange-red foliage
Japanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — reaching up to 40-60 feet in heightJapanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — is an evergreen with a columnar to pyramidal formJapanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — scientifically named Elaeocarpus decipiensJapanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — shiny leaves transition from bronzy-pink to bright greenElaeocarpus DecipiensElaeocarpus Decipiens+18

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Elaeocarpaceae

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Japanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — with autumn brings a striking dark blue fruit contrasted by fiery orange-red foliage
Japanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — reaching up to 40-60 feet in height
Japanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — is an evergreen with a columnar to pyramidal form
Japanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — scientifically named Elaeocarpus decipiens
Japanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — shiny leaves transition from bronzy-pink to bright green
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
Elaeocarpus Decipiens
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