Japanese Blueberry Tree - Shogun® Series
Elaeocarpus decipiens
Excellent street, lawn or park tree with glossy green foliage. Very ornamental effect from older leaves, which turn bright red before dropping. Blue-black, olive-like fruit in winter will not stain patios. Evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | el-ee-o-CAR-pus dee-SIP-i-enz |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 40 to 60 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3196 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Design Ideas
With its beautiful foliage, fragrant flowers and winter fruit, this is an excellent tree for the large garden or lawn. Give it room to spread.
Excellent street, lawn or park tree with glossy green foliage. Very ornamental effect from older leaves, which turn bright red before dropping. Blue-black, olive-like fruit in winter will not stain patios. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Design Ideas
With its beautiful foliage, fragrant flowers and winter fruit, this is an excellent tree for the large garden or lawn. Give it room to spread.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | el-ee-o-CAR-pus dee-SIP-i-enz |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 40 to 60 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3196 |
