shogun series Japanese blueberry tree
Elaeocarpus decipiens
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size30 to 40 feet tall15 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Cream/tan, pink, white
- Foliage color
- Brown/copper, green, red/burgundy
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Shogun series Japanese blueberry tree (Elaeocarpus decipiens) is a tree for hedges, privacy screens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Fragrant blooms attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Give it room to reach its full height.
Pairs well with Little Gem southern magnolia, Japanese maple, and Star jasmine.
Native range
Southern China to Vietnam.