Elaeocarpus reticulatus Pink Form

Common Name: Blueberry Ash – Pink Form (Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Pink Form’)

Description:
Blueberry Ash ‘Pink Form’ is a charming native Australian tree or tall shrub, producing delicate clusters of pale pink, fringed bell-shaped flowers during spring and early summer. These fairy-like blooms—often likened to “petticoats”—are followed in autumn by decorative bright-blue drupes that attract seed-eating birds. The foliage is glossy dark green, with new growth tinged reddish-pink, and older leaves may mature to subtle autumn tones. It thrives in both full sun and part shade, tolerates a variety of well-drained soil types, and requires only low watering once established. Frost protection is advised when young. Ideal as a feature specimen, informal screen, or rain-forest garden addition, this species is also suitable for hedging or avenue plantings.

Form:

• Tree – Small to Medium

• Shrub – Medium to Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–7 m (typically 4–6 m)

• Width: up to 3 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pale pink fringed flowers

Key Attributes:

• Evergreen

• Perennial

• Native Australian

• Bird Attracting (via blue fruit)

• Suitable for Hedging and Screening

• Suitable as a Specimen or Avenue Plant

• Low-Maintenance

• Drought Tolerant once established

• Frost Tolerant (when mature)

• Suitable for Rain-forest or Woodland-style Gardens

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or pets; fruits are edible but not commonly consumed.

Companion Plants:

• Ferns – enhance woodland understorey

• Acmena smithii (Lilly Pilly) – native screening synergy

• Lomandra ‘Tanika’ – adds textural grass contrast

• Grewia occidentalis – small fruit for added interest and wildlife attraction