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Elaeocarpus reticulatus

Ash Quandong, Blueberry Ash

Elaeocarpaceae

Description:

Shrub or small tree to 5 m tall with pink new growth. Produces small, bell-shaped white flowers from early spring to summer, followed by attractive blue oval fruit. Great for adding colour and wildlife interest.

Special Features:

  • Prolific and unusual flowers

  • Attracts birds and butterflies

  • Hardy and adaptable

Natural Habitat:

Dry Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tree to 10m - Spread 3m

Attracts:

Fruit eating birds

Flower Colour:

White, Pink, Mauve

Elaeocarpus reticulatus - Ash Quandong, Blueberry Ash

Gallery

Regional ecosystem:

12.2.9, 12.2.10, 12.2.12, 12.5.3, 12.8.1, 12.10.14, 12.11.23

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Elaeocarpus+reticulatus&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/re-technical-descriptions/resource/1771f391-44b9-4d25-8315-f92033610a9b

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