Scientific Name: Elaeocarpus reticulatus
Common Name: blueberry ash
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Threatened Species Status: Rare
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Shrub or tree, leaves shortly stalked, elliptical-oblong, glabrous, margins serrate.
Height (m): 3 – 20
Flowers: Usually white, sometimes pink, in loose racemes shorter than the leaves.
Fruit: Drupe – blue, usually 1 seeded.
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Habitat Notes
Occurs on King and Flinders Islands. Found in many different habitats.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Clay, Fertile, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
General Notes
Once established plants are quite hardy to dryness and will tolerate moderate coastal exposure. May be grown in a variety of positions from full shade to full sun. Bird attracting. High flammability.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Difficult to grow from seed. Collect by hand.
Seed Treatment Method
Fermentation Collect fleshy fruits in a plastic bag, mash up and allowed to ferment to replicate digestion by a bird.
Seed Treatment Notes
Fermentation for 6-12 months may be effective.
Germination Time
Up to 2 years
Cutting & Division Information
Can be grown from cuttings which strike fairly easily.