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Loquat

Eriobotrya Japonica

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Overview

The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to southeastern China. Grown for its attractive foliage and sweet, tangy fruit, it typically reaches 10-30 feet tall and wide. Its large, leathery leaves are dark green on top and downy white underneath. Fragrant white blooms appear in fall, with fruit ripening in late winter to spring. Loquats require well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. USDA zones 8-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — offering both aesthetic appeal and edible fruit; often compared to a mixture of peach
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — though well-draining soil is idealLoquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Grown for its attractive foliage and sweet, tangy fruit, it typically reaches 10-30 feet tall and wide; showcasing a roundedLoquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet with a similar spreadLoquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — offering both aesthetic appeal and edible fruit; often compared to a mixture of peach, image 72Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — yet it is the late frosts that sometimes threaten the fruit set; transitioning from green to yellow or orange when, image 90Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — which are then followed by the fruit.<br><br>Loquat fruits+138

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
10–25 Ft.
Mature width
10–25 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — offering both aesthetic appeal and edible fruit; often compared to a mixture of peach
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — though well-draining soil is ideal
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Grown for its attractive foliage and sweet, tangy fruit, it typically reaches 10-30 feet tall and wide; showcasing a rounded
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet with a similar spread
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — offering both aesthetic appeal and edible fruit; often compared to a mixture of peach, image 72
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — yet it is the late frosts that sometimes threaten the fruit set; transitioning from green to yellow or orange when, image 90
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — which are then followed by the fruit.<br><br>Loquat fruits
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — and dark green with a glossy finish; once established, they are notably drought-tolerant, making them a practical choice for
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — tree with white blooms; and mild mango.<br><br>Loquats prefer full sun to partial shade and are tolerant of, image 95
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet with a similar spread; its large, leathery leaves are dark green on top and downy
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Due to its fruit and attractive foliage; yet it is the late frosts that sometimes threaten the fruit set, image 91
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — tree with white blooms; and mild mango.<br><br>Loquats prefer full sun to partial shade and are tolerant of different soil types
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Loquats require well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; tree for full or half
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — tree with white blooms
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — As a member of the Rosaceae family; the Loquat serves well as both an ornamental feature and a practical
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat can tolerate temperatures down to about 10&deg;F; the leaves are a standout feature
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat serves well as both an ornamental feature and a practical; the Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Fragrant white blooms appear in fall, with fruit ripening in late winter to spring; the Loquat can tolerate temperatures down to
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Fragrant white blooms appear in fall, with fruit ripening in late winter to spring
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — yet it is the late frosts that sometimes threaten the fruit set
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The leaves are a standout feature
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Due to its fruit and attractive foliage; yet it is the late frosts that sometimes threaten the fruit set
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet with a similar spread; its large, leathery leaves are dark green on top, image 106
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Its large, leathery leaves are dark green on top and downy white underneath; have a smooth or slightly fuzzy skin, image 99
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