Blueberry Ash - Elaeocarpus reticulatus

Common name	-	Blueberry Ash
Latin	-	Elaeocarpus reticulatus
Pruning	-	A dense crown of foliage, and approximately conical form without pruning. If pruned resprouts thickly, making it an excellent hedging plant. The new growth is an attractive pinkish colour.
Frost tolerance	-	XX
Soil	-	Survives well in low nutrient and dry soils but prefers wet locations.
Watering	-	Water regularly for best results
Flowers	-	October to January. Masses of white and sometimes pinkish flowers are arranged in rows along branchlets. They are cup-shaped with a fringed edge, giving them the appearance of small hanging skirts, hence the common name of 'Fairy Petticoats'. These small flowers, about 1 cm long, also have an unusual liquorice scent.
Summer	-	Flowering
Autumn	-	Fruiting
Winter	-	Fruiting
Spring	-	Fruiting
Fertilising	-	XX
Propagation	-	XX

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