Shogun® Series Japanese Blueberry Tree

Name: Shogun® Series Japanese Blueberry Tree
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 03196

Elaeocarpus decipiens

Pronunciation: el-ee-o-CAR-pus dee-SIP-i-enz

SKU #03196

USDA Zone

8-11

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OVERVIEW
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.
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.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Showy Fruit
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Oval
Flower Attributes	Fragrant

STYLE
Landscape Use	Privacy Screen, Windbreak
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
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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11