{"title":"Blueberry Ash and Quandongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlueberry ash and its relatives the quandongs are some of the best native trees for a suburban block. They are evergreen, upright and tidy, with fringed bell flowers in white or pink followed by blue berries that birds strip from the branches. Blueberry ash stays a small slender tree, the Eumundi quandong makes a dense narrow screen, and the silver quandong is a fast rainforest shade tree. Every tree is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an elaeocarpus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a small garden tree, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blueberry-ash-tree-elaeocarpus-reticulatus\"\u003eblueberry ash\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e) grows to about 8m tall and 4m wide, with white fringed flowers in spring and bright blue fruit. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/elaeocarpus-reticulatus-prima-donna-elaeocarpus-reticulatus\"\u003ePrima Donna\u003c\/a\u003e is the pink flowered form and a little smaller. For screening, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eumundi-quandong-tree-elaeocarpus-eumundi\"\u003eEumundi quandong\u003c\/a\u003e is hard to beat: glossy leaves with bronze new growth on a column about 8m tall and only 3m wide, and Green Dream is a similar narrow selection. For shade and habitat on a larger block, hard quandong reaches about 10m and silver quandong 12m or more, growing quickly in good soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere they work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are east coast natives. Blueberry ash grows from Queensland to Tasmania and takes light frost, sun or part shade and most soils. The quandongs come from subtropical rainforest and want warmth, moisture and shelter while young; they suit Brisbane, the north coast of New South Wales and Sydney. Use them as street trees, along a boundary, beside a driveway or as a single feature. They are a strong choice among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e and for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003etall and narrow screening\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a screen, plant Eumundi quandong or Green Dream 1.5m to 2m apart. Space blueberry ash 2.5m to 3m apart in a row, or give a single tree 3m clearance from walls. Plant level with the soil, mulch well and water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese trees need little pruning: tip prune young plants to thicken a screen and remove low branches if you want a clear trunk. Feed in spring with a native fertiliser. Keep them watered in dry spells for the first few years; established trees are moderately drought hardy. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/blueberry-ash-care-guide\"\u003eblueberry ash care guide\u003c\/a\u003e has more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does blueberry ash grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately: about 50cm a year in good conditions. Silver quandong is much faster, at a metre or more a year when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre blueberry ash roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Blueberry ash has a modest root system and is widely used as a street tree and near paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo birds eat the berries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The blue fruit attracts native pigeons, figbirds, bowerbirds and other fruit eaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich one is best for a narrow screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEumundi quandong. It holds foliage to the ground and stays about 3m wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eumundi-quandong-tree-elaeocarpus-eumundi","title":"Eumundi Quandong Tree - Elaeocarpus eumundi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eumundi Quandong (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus eumundi\u003c\/em\u003e) is the answer when you need serious height along a boundary but have almost no width to give it. This Australian native reaches about 8m tall and only 3m wide, holding a naturally upright columnar shape with no training. New growth flushes bronze and copper against the dark glossy mature leaves, so the tree changes colour several times a year without dropping its cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 8m of height in a 3m footprint, which is what a narrow side boundary needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush arrives coppery before hardening to deep glossy green, giving seasonal movement other screening plants lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that will not lift your paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots make it one of the few trees this tall that suits a fence line or a driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the birds find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cream flowers, then blue fruit that draws native birds through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant, so damp corners and coastal blocks are no obstacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a dense screen well above fence height, in a bed under two metres wide. It takes trimming well and holds anywhere from three metres upward without going bare at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched row either side of a drive, spaced 3m or more, gives an avenue effect without the canopy spreading over the cars. A single tree gives a courtyard real vertical scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Eumundi Quandong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest screen, or part shade where it grows more open. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate tree, at home from far north Queensland through the Northern Rivers to Sydney and across to coastal Western Australia. It takes light frost only, so the tablelands, Canberra, Melbourne and Tasmania sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and unusually for a rainforest tree it takes wet feet, so a damp low spot is workable. Improve sandy soil with compost and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater, feed and prune.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper back. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the flushes coming. Tip prune from planting to thicken the lower growth, then trim after each bronze flush hardens off, usually twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from tubes and 300mm pots up through 400mm, then 45L, 70L, 100L, 200L, 300L and 400L. Tubes and 300mm plants are the sensible choice for a long boundary run, since you need a tree every 1.5m, and they close the screen in three to four seasons. From 200L up the trees arrive with several metres of height already on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants look like slim single stemmed whips, which is correct here: the branching develops once the trunk gains height. Expect a bronze flush within six to eight weeks of planting in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting a screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Any tighter and you are paying for trees that only compete with each other, because the narrow crowns fill in reliably at that spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 8m over time, with a spread of around 3m. Older references quoting 15m describe mature specimens in rainforest, not a home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Trimming the leader holds it wherever you want, and four to five metres is a common working height for a boundary screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641418842431,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":56.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100288336191,"sku":null,"price":784.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44489599811903,"sku":"QLD","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108472639,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100288303423,"sku":null,"price":1303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44489599844671,"sku":"QLD","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649372356927,"sku":"QLD","price":804.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44341880029503,"sku":"QLD","price":893.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44480676331839,"sku":"QLD","price":2970.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938334044479,"sku":"QLD","price":2832.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648001769791,"sku":"QLD","price":6132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700L","offer_id":55100288270655,"sku":null,"price":10491.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100288237887,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eumundi-Quandong-Tree-Elaeocarpus-eumundi_7cc72510.png?v=1766222061"},{"product_id":"blueberry-ash-tree-elaeocarpus-reticulatus","title":"Blueberry Ash Tree - Elaeocarpus reticulatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlueberry Ash (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most useful small trees in Australian horticulture, and the roots are the reason. It reaches about 6m to 8m tall and only 4m wide, and has a non invasive root system, so it can go near paving, pools and pipes where most trees cause trouble. In spring it carries sprays of fringed bell flowers in white or pink with a light sweet scent, followed by the deep blue berries that name it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The practical reason it appears in so many landscape plans, and why it suits narrow beds beside driveways and pool surrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim for its height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 4m wide at 6m to 8m tall, so it screens on a block that cannot spare the width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fringed white to pink flowers with a soft fragrance in spring, then blue berries that hold for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds local wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds work through the berries and the flowers bring in native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical gardens down through warm and cool temperate districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening on a narrow block.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a tall screen. The canopies knit above fence height while the beds below stay manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear paving, pools and services.\u003c\/strong\u003e The non invasive roots make it one of the safer choices within a few metres of a pool surround or a sewer line, where a eucalypt would be a mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree gives dappled shade rather than dense shade, so lawn and understorey plants still grow beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blueberry Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. In full sun the canopy is denser and flowering heavier; in part shade the habit is more open and the tree grows taller. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and tolerates light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts want a sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, and more tolerant of damp ground than most trees of its size. It handles soil that stays moist and even briefly wet, which suits the low corner of a block. Mulch 75mm deep, off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. It is not a drought tree, so keep the water up in hot dry periods for the first three years. A native fertiliser in early spring and late summer is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Tip prune young trees to encourage branching, and lift the lower limbs for clearance. Prune after flowering so you keep the wood carrying next season's berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from tube stock and 140mm through 200mm and 250mm multipacks, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and up to 45L, 75L and 100L advanced trees. Small sizes are the value choice for a screen run. The 45L and larger trees give immediate height and a formed canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling month, then steady growth through the warm months, with first flowering in the second or third season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare small trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eSee other tall screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eExplore scented plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots really safe near pipes and paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlueberry Ash has a non invasive root system and is widely specified for narrow beds and pool surrounds. Keep a sensible distance from house footings, but it is one of the lower risk options at this height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 6m to 8m tall and 4m wide. Records of 15m or more come from forest specimens competing for light, not open garden plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a wet spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than most. It tolerates soil that stays damp, so the low end of a block suits it, provided the site is not permanently waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641420808511,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100288532799,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108669247,"sku":null,"price":267.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108505407,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140108636479,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140108538175,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100288598335,"sku":null,"price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108570943,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140108603711,"sku":null,"price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44215503356223,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":49700331487551,"sku":"QLD","price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100288631103,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44956352479551,"sku":"QLD","price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100288500031,"sku":null,"price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100288467263,"sku":null,"price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100288434495,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938335322431,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Blueberry-Ash-Tree-Elaeocarpus-reticulatus.png?v=1742471921"},{"product_id":"silver-quandong-tree-elaeocarpus-grandis","title":"Silver Quandong Tree - Elaeocarpus grandis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Quandong (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus grandis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant when a bare block needs real canopy quickly. In an open garden it settles at around 12m tall and 6m wide, holding a clean trunk under a layered canopy that filters light rather than blocking it. Fringed cream flowers are followed by bright blue fruit, and the birds find it every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade from a young tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gains height quickly for a rainforest species, so a new garden gets usable canopy in years rather than decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade you can still plant under.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is layered rather than solid, so ferns, gingers and lawn keep going beneath it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet, which suits the low corner of a block where most shade trees sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine bird tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers and blue fruit bring honeyeaters, figbirds and fruit doves through the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for an open lawn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow at least 8m of clearance from the house. Mature trunks develop buttressed roots, so keep it clear of pipes, paving and retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart in a line, the trunks stay clean and the canopies meet overhead without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a high green wall on an acreage boundary, plant 5m to 6m apart. This screens above fence height, not at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Quandong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun grows the straightest tree, and it handles humidity and coastal wind. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it. Light frost is the limit, so cold inland districts and frosty southern gardens are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep soil that holds moisture suits it best, and it accepts periodically wet ground. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice weekly through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring keeps the foliage dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Lift the lower limbs over the first few years to set the trunk height you want for mowing or parking underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 2L, 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 300mm and 45L. The smaller sizes are single stemmed whips and the value option for an avenue, since this tree catches up fast. The 300mm and 45L trees arrive with a formed leader and real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks, then strong growth once the roots move into warm soil. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/eumundi-quandong-care-guide\"\u003eCare advice for quandongs and their relatives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for your block\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it actually grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm garden with water it is one of the quicker native canopy trees, and most gardeners see usable shade within about five years. Growth slows noticeably in cooler gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it too big for a suburban backyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly 12m by 6m it needs genuine open space, not a courtyard. On a standard block it works as the single back corner tree, sited well clear of the house and any services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature trees form buttressed roots at the base, which will lift paving and disturb shallow pipes if planted too close. Give it 8m of clearance from hard surfaces and it causes no trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue fruit has thin edible flesh over a hard stone and is a traditional bush food, though most people grow the tree for the birds. 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Small fringed cream and white flowers open in spring, followed by blue fruit that brings in figbirds, currawongs and fruit doves. If you want real shade and a tall screen from a native tree that behaves itself, start here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper shade at a workable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e In rainforest it can exceed 25m, but in an open garden it reaches 10m to 12m with a 5m canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is dense and does not thin in winter, so the screening and the shade are there in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds native birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fringed cream flowers bring in bees and butterflies, and the blue fruit that follows is popular with fruit eating birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wind and wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and tolerant of wet feet, one of the better natives for a low lying or exposed block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen on a lawn or over a seating area gives dense canopy shade within five to seven years from an advanced plant. Allow 5m of clearance from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart for a tall screening row. The canopies knit into a solid green wall well above fence height, which is what you need when the problem is a two storey neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 4m spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed boundary needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hard Quandong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: broadly the eastern seaboard from far north Queensland into coastal Victoria. It takes light frost only, so frosting tablelands, cold inland districts and arid gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers deep moist soil with organic matter, and unlike most trees this size it tolerates wet ground, so a damp low corner suits it. Backfill with the native soil rather than pure compost, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, because a tree this size takes time to root down. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is required. Remove the lowest branches progressively for a clear trunk, and take out competing leaders early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown right across the range, from tube stock through 200mm packs of six and 300mm pots up to 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L specimens. Tubes and 200mm plants are young single stemmed trees, often under knee height, the value option if you can wait three to four years. From 45L up you buy a tree with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect some leaf drop after transit, normal for a rainforest species, then new growth within six weeks in warm weather, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/eumundi-quandong-care-guide\"\u003eCare guide for the closely related Eumundi quandong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare the full Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eSee other plants suited to windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best canopy trees for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 10m tall and 5m across in open cultivation, sometimes 12m on a good site. The 25m figure applies to mature rainforest, where trees are drawn up competing for light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour metres apart in a single row. That gives each tree room for its 5m canopy while still closing the gaps overhead, and it avoids the thin drawn trunks that come from crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a problem near paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not an aggressive rooted species, but any tree reaching 10m deserves clearance. Keep it 4m to 5m from footings, paths and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641420349759,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140125020479,"sku":null,"price":248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140124987711,"sku":null,"price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100344926527,"sku":null,"price":455.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100344828223,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140124954943,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49584501162303,"sku":"QLD","price":737.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44956355789119,"sku":"QLD","price":1457.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44938334306623,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100344860991,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100344893759,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hard-Quandong-Tree-Elaeocarpus-obovatus.png?v=1766222573"},{"product_id":"elaeocarpus-reticulatus-prima-donna-blueberry-ash-ex-ground","title":"ELAEOCARPUS reticulatus Prima Donna (Blueberry Ash) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlueberry Ash 'Prima Donna' (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prima Donna') is the pink flowered form of an eastern Australian native that grows up rather than out, reaching about 7m tall and 3m wide. Fringed bell flowers hang under the branches in spring, followed by deep blue berries that bring birds in. These are ex ground trees, field grown to advanced height, so a screen or an avenue reads as established on the day it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 7m by 3m it screens a first floor outlook from a bed barely wider than the fence line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you can smell.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink fringed bells hang along the stems in spring, lightly fragrant and unusual on an evergreen native.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive, so the tree can sit near paving, driveways and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, which suits coastal and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. Each crown then fills out without crowding its neighbour, and at ex ground size the row closes almost immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit suits an evenly spaced run, and the non-invasive roots let you plant closer to the concrete edge than most trees allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree brings real height to a courtyard without a canopy wide enough to shade the whole garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blueberry Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established but no more, so cold inland districts and the southern tablelands sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained and slightly acidic is ideal, with compost through the backfill. It dislikes sitting wet, so mound the planting position on heavy clay and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then taper off as the roots go down. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the foliage dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Tip prune after flowering to thicken a screen, and lift the lower branches only if you want a clear trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ex ground sizes are grown, 5.5m to 6m and 7.5m to 8m. Field grown and root balled rather than pot grown, they need a prepared hole and firm staking on arrival. Expect some leaf drop in the first month while the root ball settles, then strong growth through the following warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees this size are delivered Australia wide, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost on a specialist truck with an agreed delivery window. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/comprehensive-blueberry-ash-tree-guide-for-australian-gardeners\"\u003eThe complete blueberry ash guide for Australian gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse other ex ground advanced trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eCompare tall narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non-invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. At ex ground size the crowns already meet at that spacing, and each tree still has room to thicken rather than thin out low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are fibrous and non-invasive, which is the main reason this tree gets specified near buildings. Leave about 1.5m of clearance from hard surfaces as good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and only once established. In a cold inland or tableland garden choose a hardier screen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is an ex ground tree different from a potted one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in the ground and lifted with a root ball, so you buy height rather than a pot. It needs planting promptly, staking, and deep watering through the first two summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5.5 - 6m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399041454399,"sku":"QLD","price":6278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5 - 8m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399041487167,"sku":"QLD","price":11269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ELAEOCARPUS-reticulatus-Prima-Donna-Blueberry-Ash-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858797"},{"product_id":"elaeocarpus-eumundi-eumundi-quandong-ex-ground","title":"ELAEOCARPUS eumundi (Eumundi Quandong) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eEumundi Quandong (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus eumundi\u003c\/em\u003e) is the screening tree for a boundary that needs serious height and has almost no width to give. In cultivation it holds around 10m tall and only 4m wide, with dark glossy foliage and coppery bronze new growth that flushes several times a year. This is ex ground stock, field grown and lifted to order, so you are buying a semi mature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without the spread.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 10m by 4m it screens a two storey outlook from a narrow strip beside a fence or driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew growth that reads as colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush comes away bronze against the older dark leaves, so the tree looks two toned for much of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cream flowers are followed by blue fruit that native birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuited to warm coastal blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Humidity tolerant, wind tolerant and salt tolerant, which covers most of the eastern seaboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a tall dense screen. At these sizes the screen is effectively finished on planting day, which is why most people choose ex ground stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space 4m to 5m apart for a formal avenue, keeping the trunks clear of the wheel line and lifting the lower limbs for vehicle clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Eumundi Quandong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It handles light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not suitable. Coastal exposure is fine once the tree is anchored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being a rainforest tree it wants soil that holds moisture but still drains. Improve the bed with compost and mulch 75mm deep to the edge of the root ball, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and often through the first two summers, since a freshly dug tree has lost much of its feeding root. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed beyond shaping. Trim the sides to tighten a screen and top the leaders at the height you want. Growth is steady rather than quick, so it holds shape between trims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx ground trees are sold by height: 4.5m to 5m, 5m to 5.5m, 6m to 6.5m and 7.5m to 8m. They are grown in the ground, then dug, root balled and wrapped rather than potted. Some leaf drop and a thinner canopy in the first season is normal, since the tree rebuilds its roots before it pushes top growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooler months suit transplanting best, and trees need staking until the roots take hold. Stock this size needs machinery to unload and place, so check access, overhead wires and the hole before delivery day. Trees are delivered Australia wide and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/eumundi-quandong-care-guide\"\u003eThe full Eumundi Quandong care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/using-elaeocarpus-eumundi-for-tall-screen-trees\"\u003eHow to use this tree as a tall screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eCompare other tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3m apart. At that spacing the canopies knit without the inner branches shading each other out, which is what leaves gaps low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 10m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It responds well to topping and side trimming, and a screen held at 5m to 7m stays denser than one left to reach full height. Plan on a trim every year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in frost free pockets. This is a warm climate rainforest tree that takes light frost at most, so it is a poor risk in cold southern or inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4.5 - 5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399031951679,"sku":"QLD","price":6238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 - 5.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399031984447,"sku":"QLD","price":7566.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 - 6.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399032017215,"sku":"QLD","price":7807.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5 - 8m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399032049983,"sku":"QLD","price":11269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ELAEOCARPUS-eumundi-Eumundi-Quandong-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858931"},{"product_id":"elaeocarpus-green-dream-elaeocarpus-green-dream","title":"Elaeocarpus ‘Green Dream’ - Elaeocarpus ‘Green Dream’","description":"\u003cp\u003eElaeocarpus 'Green Dream' (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus eumundii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Dream') is the tall narrow screen tree for a block with no width to spare. It reaches about 7m tall and only 3m across, holds glossy dark foliage from low on the trunk, and pushes bronze new growth several times a year. It is fast, it is an Australian rainforest native, and at that width it screens a two storey window better than almost anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 7m by 3m screens an upper storey while sitting comfortably in a 2m bed along a fence line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to useful height.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quicker natives to give a real screen, so a bare boundary is solved in years rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cream and white flowers are followed by blue fruit that native birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a solid screen. Closer than that and the trees compete and thin out at the base, which defeats the purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well and holds as a tall hedge at 3m to 5m with two trims a year, in a far smaller footprint than a lilly pilly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stretch the spacing to 3m where the trunks stay visible and the canopies just touch overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Elaeocarpus 'Green Dream' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, densest in full sun. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate tree. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not suitable, and young trees anywhere want protection through their first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil enriched with compost suits its rainforest origins. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so mound it on heavy clay and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers. It is not drought tolerant and will want water in extended dry spells even when mature. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to encourage the low branching that makes it screen at fence height, then trim after each growth flush for a hedge. On a single specimen, remove only crossing or damaged limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in six sizes: tube stock, 200mm pots in packs of six, 300mm, 400mm, 45L and 100L. Tubes and 200mm plants are single stemmed and often under knee height, and they are the economical choice for a long boundary, taking about three years to screen. The 300mm and 400mm sizes are the usual middle ground, while the 45L and 100L trees arrive with real height and branching. Tube stock is currently on backorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop and a little bronzing after transit is normal, not a fault. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/using-elaeocarpus-eumundi-for-tall-screen-trees\"\u003eUsing Elaeocarpus eumundii as a tall screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/eumundi-quandong-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete Eumundi Quandong care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eBrowse tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eScreening plants that reach 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Each tree spreads to about 3m, so at that spacing the canopies knit into a continuous wall while every plant keeps enough light to stay furnished at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it as a hedge anywhere from 3m upwards. It reshoots willingly, so a neglected screen can be brought back into shape without losing density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots cause problems near a fence or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is fibrous rather than aggressive, which is part of why it is used along boundaries. Even so, allow about a metre of clearance from hard surfaces and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641420087615,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100427501887,"sku":null,"price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140058992959,"sku":null,"price":248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100427436351,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140058960191,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140058927423,"sku":null,"price":417.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100427469119,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51629616988479,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100427338047,"sku":null,"price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649373569343,"sku":"QLD","price":742.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100427403583,"sku":null,"price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100427370815,"sku":null,"price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Elaeocarpus-Green-Dream-Elaeocarpus-Green-Dream.png?v=1766222969"},{"product_id":"elaeocarpus-reticulatus-prima-donna-elaeocarpus-reticulatus","title":"Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Donna’ - Elaeocarpus reticulatus","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrima Donna Blueberry Ash (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prima Donna') is the pink flowered form of one of the most useful native screening trees in the country. It grows to about 6m tall but only 3m wide, so it lifts a screen well above fence height without eating the garden bed. Through spring and early summer it hangs deep pink fringed bells along the branches, followed by the blue berries that give the plant its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six metres of height on a three metre footprint is what a narrow side boundary needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink bells, then blue berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are lightly scented and the berries hold for months, so the tree earns its place twice a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can go near paving, pool surrounds and services without worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs from the tropics through to cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds do the rest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit eating natives work the berries through summer and autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. That spacing matches the natural width and lets each tree keep its upright shape rather than being clipped into a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched rows read well because the habit is consistent, and the narrow crown keeps a driveway clear at vehicle height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Height, narrow spread and well behaved roots make it a safe single specimen for a courtyard or entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Prima Donna Blueberry Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest screen and heaviest flowering; part shade produces a looser, more open tree. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, which covers Cairns through to Melbourne. It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland districts should shelter young trees for their first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rainforest margin plant, so it prefers moisture retentive, slightly acidic soil with plenty of organic matter. It tolerates wet feet better than most screening trees, so damp beds are workable. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer, because phosphorus levels in general purpose blends run too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down. It takes trimming well and can be held as a tall formal hedge, though most gardens get more from the natural upright shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes. The 140mm, 200mm and 250mm multi packs are the value choice for a long boundary: young single stemmed plants that establish fast and cost far less per metre of screen. The 300mm to 500mm pots suit a handful of trees, while the 45L, 75L, 100L and 300L sizes arrive already branched with genuine height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect about a month of settling, then steady growth through the warm season, with a young screen closing in its second and third years. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/comprehensive-blueberry-ash-tree-guide-for-australian-gardeners\"\u003eThe full blueberry ash growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/using-elaeocarpus-eumundi-for-tall-screen-trees\"\u003eUsing Elaeocarpus eumundi for a tall screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the screen faster and only sets the trees competing for water and light at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is 'Prima Donna' different from the ordinary blueberry ash?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers. The straight species carries white bells, while this selection flowers deep pink. Size, habit and care are otherwise the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow in cooler southern gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It handles cool temperate conditions and light frost once established, though growth is slower and the tree settles a little shorter than in a subtropical garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100510765375,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140088975679,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140088779071,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140088942911,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140088811839,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100510830911,"sku":null,"price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140088844607,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140088877375,"sku":null,"price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140088910143,"sku":null,"price":361.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":51648004096319,"sku":"QLD","price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100510863679,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648004555071,"sku":"QLD","price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100510732607,"sku":null,"price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649374683455,"sku":"QLD","price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100510699839,"sku":null,"price":2612.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Elaeocarpus-reticulatus-Prima-Donna-Elaeocarpus-reticulatus.png?v=1766224319"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/blueberry-ash-collection.jpg?v=1790859123","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/blueberry-ash.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}