Elaeocarpus angustifolius – Blue Quandong

Elaeocarpus angustifolius - blue quandong

A handsome large rainforest tree, with pretty fringed cream flowers followed by useful shiny blue fruit. While it can grow to 50 metres tall in the tropics, it is somewhat smaller in cooler areas. Not for small gardens or anywhere near drains, as it has wide ranging buttress roots. The wood is useful, and the seeds are used for beads. The surrounding pulp is edible though sour and slightly bitter, it can be made into a paste when mixed with water.

Family : Elaeocarpaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Winter

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Elaeocarpus angustifolius

Common Name : Quandong

Height : 50

Flower Color : White, Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects