Elaeocarpus decipiens, commonly known as Japanese Blueberry Tree, is an evergreen tree native to East Asia, particularly found in open woodlands and forest edges. It typically grows to a height of 30-40 feet (9-12 meters) and a width of 15-30 feet (5-9 meters), with a dense, rounded to conical form. The tree is notable for its glossy, dark green leaves that turn a striking red or purple in colder months before they drop, and for its small, inconspicuous cream, pink, and white flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are followed by olive-like fruits that mature to a dark, bluish-black color.

The Japanese Blueberry Tree is valued for its year-round foliage interest, particularly its colorful leaf change in the fall and winter. It is used in urban landscapes, as a specimen tree, or for screening purposes due to its dense growth habit. It adapts well to a range of soil types, provided they have medium drainage, and it can tolerate both full sun and part shade. While it can manage with low water once established, medium water will support more vigorous growth. Gardeners should be aware that the fruit can create a mess when it drops, and the tree may suffer from leaf spot or rust diseases under certain conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0