The Japanese Blueberry (Elaeocarpus decipiens) is a sleek, columnar evergreen valued for its dense, dark green foliage and tidy, low-maintenance growth habit. Its neat pyramidal form works beautifully as a screen, street tree, or formal accent. Alfaro Tree Sales stocks Japanese Blueberries at our 40-acre Atascosa nursery.
Japanese Blueberries grow in a naturally neat, pyramidal shape that requires almost no pruning. Their dense evergreen foliage and clean habit make them a landscape designer’s favorite.
Two popular aesthetic/ornamental options for San Antonio compared.
Expected growth after planting.
Deep water regularly during the first growing season. Moderate water needs once established; supplement during extended drought.
Adapts to most soils. Light balanced fertilizer in spring after year 1.
Prune to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Best done in late winter (January–February).
October through March is ideal for establishment before summer heat.
Choose your tree at our nursery or by phone. We deliver it to your property.
Machine-dug hole, native soil backfill, deep watering, and mulch ring installed.
Written care instructions plus a 30-day establishment check from our crew.
Japanese Blueberrys grow 1–2 ft/yr in San Antonio under good conditions.
Moderately. They benefit from occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.
Mature size is typically 20–40 ft tall with a 10–20 ft spread.
They thrive in acidic to neutral soils, which matches most San Antonio properties.
October through March is ideal. Our team plants year-round with proper watering protocols.
We offer Japanese Blueberrys in various sizes. Field-grown at our nursery in Atascosa. Call (210) 202-4284.
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Japanese Blueberrys are excellent for screening, street tree in the San Antonio area.
