General Landscape Uses: Hedge or screen, wildlife attraction, evergreen interest

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization, carbon sequestering, wildlife support

Description: The Japanese Blueberry is a unique ornamental tree. It is a rare tree that requires no maintenance and has a luscious dense canopy. This evergreen is a great specimen tree.

Dimensions: Height 20 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Native Range: China, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia

Native Habitats: Lowland and mountainous forests, coastal and inland forests

Soils: Well-drained, loamy or sandy, neutral to slightly acidic (pH 6 – 7.5)

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low to moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: White

Flower Characteristics: Small, fragrant, bell-like shape

Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer

Fruit: Small, round, dark blue to black drupe

Wildlife and Ecology: Flowers attract pollinators, fruits are a food source for birds, shelter for small mammals

Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed, cuttings, air layering

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