Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Ironbark
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
Ironbark
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Ironbark
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Ironbark
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
Ironbark
arándanos japonés
In Greek
Ironbark
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
Ironbark
blueberry japonês
In Polish
Ironbark
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Ironbark
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Myrtales
Oxalidales
Family
Myrtaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Elaeocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ironbark and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Ironbark and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ironbark and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Ironbark and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Ironbark and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Ironbark and Japanese Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.