Japanese Blueberry | Live Trees | Elaeocarpus Decipiens | Evergreen Privacy Screening Plant

The Japanese Blueberry (Elaepcarpus Decipiens) is an evergreen tree that works well as a centerpiece in your landscape or as a privacy screen. They are noted for their lush evergreen foliage that adds elegance and year-round interest to landscapes. These trees establish quickly. Japanese Blueberry are naturally beautiful trees that do not need much care or maintenance to look and stay healthy. A planting location with full sun exposure helps the Japanese Blueberry achieve optimal plant growth and health. Full sun exposure is at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. This evergreen tree prefers fertile, well-drained soils. Plant this evergreen tree where shade is desired. They have a dense growth habit so that they can block unwanted views. Line them up along a property line to create a privacy hedge. They are magnificent topiary trees so they can be shaped into columns ideal for a formal landscape. Pruning a young tree can help train it to grow with an attractive shape. Japanese Blueberry trees can be grown in tree and shrub forms. If growing them as columns, pruning is required so that it can keep its columnar shape. Prune about once a year, at the beginning of the growing season. Depending on the weather, prune around late February and early March. If growing one in tree form, prune off suckers at the bottom as they appear. Prune the lower suckers because they take food and water from the main tree. As the tree grows, feel free to prune a Japanese Blueberry to fit your needs structurally. The tree produces small white flowers in spring followed by dark blue inedible berries in fall and winter. The dense foliage is a lush deep green with an occasional bright red leaf. This durable berry variety is Easy to Grow. Plant the young tree in moist, well-drained soil; water occasionally, and Viola! Your tree is set to thrive. Salt tolerant.