Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Donna’ – Prima Donna Blueberry Ash
Add colour, elegance and year-round appeal to your garden with Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Donna’, a stunning selection of the Australian native Blueberry Ash. Renowned for its masses of soft pink, fringed flowers and attractive glossy green foliage, this beautiful evergreen tree creates a spectacular display from spring into summer. New growth often emerges in shades of bronze before maturing to deep green, while brilliant blue berries follow the flowers, attracting birds and adding seasonal interest.
Compact, hardy and easy to grow, ‘Prima Donna’ is ideal as a feature tree, screening plant, avenue tree or large hedge. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil with regular watering during establishment. Its neat, upright habit and reliable performance make it an excellent choice for residential gardens, commercial landscapes and native-inspired planting schemes throughout Australia.
Growing Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Donna’ |
| Common Name | Prima Donna Blueberry Ash |
| Plant Type | Evergreen native tree |
| Mature Height | 5–8m |
| Mature Width | 3–4m |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Water Requirements | Moderate; water regularly while establishing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Foliage | Glossy green leaves with attractive bronze new growth |
| Flowers | Abundant fringed soft pink flowers in spring and summer |
| Maintenance | Low; prune lightly if shaping is required |
Why You’ll Love It
| Benefit | Why It Stands Out |
| Beautiful Pink Flowers | Masses of delicate fringed blooms create a spectacular seasonal display. |
| Australian Native | A hardy native tree suited to a wide range of landscapes. |
| Excellent Screening Tree | Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round privacy and structure. |
| Wildlife Friendly | Blue berries attract birds and beneficial wildlife to the garden. |
| Year-Round Interest | Colourful new growth, flowers and ornamental fruit provide continual appeal. |
| Low Maintenance | Easy to grow and reliable once established. |
Elegant, evergreen and effortlessly Australian
Bring lasting beauty and native charm to your landscape with Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Donna’, a graceful evergreen tree offering colourful flowers, glossy foliage and year-round garden performance.
