Shogun® Series Japanese Blueberry Tree
Elaeocarpus decipiens
Pronunciation: el-ee-o-CAR-pus dee-SIP-i-enz
SKU #03196
| Description | An excellent evergreen tree with handsome, glossy, green foliage. Older leaves produce a highly ornamental effect throughout the year as they turn bright red before dropping. A great choice for use in parks and larger landscapes. Blue-black, olive-like fruit in winter will not stain patios and concrete pathways. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 40 to 60 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Showy Fruit |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Oval |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| 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. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Camellia (Camellia); Azalea (Azalea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
| Care | Thrives in humus-rich, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in early spring. Prune as needed to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 12611 Suite 100 Shops Pkwy
Bee Cave, Texas 78738 -
Olive And Sophia, Llc Dba: Barton Springs Nursery
Austin, Texas 78746 -
Lowe's 6400 Brodie Lane
Austin, Texas 78745-4624
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.