Lynn: That is called a Blueberry Ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus). I purchased it from a nursery in Sarasota and have never seen anything like it again. Unfortunately we had some very cold weather here this year and I don't think it's going to make it.
Gone Lynn! Didn't survive the cold! I bought this at a great nursery up in Sarasota Florida and I really need to make a trip back. This really was a beautiful and unusual plant!
I have searched all over the internet on that plant. Lots of info about what a hardy plant it is, but nothing on lowest temperatures it will survive. They are hard to find in the USA to buy one.
They really don't require a lot of water and plantfiles will say they survive in zones 10a+. These spent the colder than average winter outside here and I think they did better than ever!
They look great in a head too! I have to make a trip back to Tropiflora in Sarasota for a few more! I think they're usually more green. Maybe this one got a little too much light?
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