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Bronze Loquat

Eriobotrya Deflexa

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Overview

The Bronze Loquat, Eriobotrya deflexa, presents a lush, evergreen appeal with its bronze-tinted, young leaves maturing to a deep green. This moderately growing tree reaches up to 15-25 feet tall and spreads 10-15 feet, providing ample shade. Its small, fragrant white flowers bloom in spring, adding a sensory delight. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Perfect for a warm, subtropical landscape accent.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Subtropical
Bronze Loquat (Eriobotrya Deflexa) — evergreen appeal with its bronze-tinted

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Eriobotrya Deflexa
Eriobotrya Deflexa
Eriobotrya Deflexa

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