Skip to content

Loquat

Eriobotrya Japonica

Design with this plant

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 8–10Climate Subtropical
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to southeastern China
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — As a member of the Rosaceae familyLoquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Fragrant white blooms appear in fall, with fruit ripening in late winter to springLoquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Grown for its attractive foliage and sweet, tangy fruit, it typically reaches 10-30 feet tall and wideLoquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Its large, leathery leaves are dark green on top and downy white underneathLoquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet with a similar spreadLoquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — showcasing a rounded canopy perfect for providing dappled shade+118

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Subtropical

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (125)

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to southeastern China
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — As a member of the Rosaceae family
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Fragrant white blooms appear in fall, with fruit ripening in late winter to spring
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Grown for its attractive foliage and sweet, tangy fruit, it typically reaches 10-30 feet tall and wide
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Its large, leathery leaves are dark green on top and downy white underneath
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet with a similar spread
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — showcasing a rounded canopy perfect for providing dappled shade
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The leaves are a standout feature
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — and dark green with a glossy finish
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — which are then followed by the fruit.<br><br>Loquat fruits
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — around 1 to 2 inches in diameter
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — have a smooth or slightly fuzzy skin
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — transitioning from green to yellow or orange when ripe
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The taste is a unique blend of sweetness and tartness
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — often compared to a mixture of peach
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — and mild mango.<br><br>Loquats prefer full sun to partial shade and are tolerant of different soil types
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — though well-draining soil is ideal
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Once established, they are notably drought-tolerant, making them a practical choice for many landscapes
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat can tolerate temperatures down to about 10&deg;F
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — yet it is the late frosts that sometimes threaten the fruit set
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Due to its fruit and attractive foliage
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat serves well as both an ornamental feature and a practical
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — fruit-bearing tree for one's garden
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — white flowers in the garden

Related plants

Bradford Callery Pear (Pyrus Calleryana 'Bradford') — is a popular ornamental tree that stands out with its profuse spring blossoms and glossy green leaves

Bradford Callery Pear

Pyrus Calleryana 'Bradford'

Full · Zones 4–10

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching 3-9 feet in height and spreading 3-6 feet

Nootka Rose

Rosa Nutkana

Full · Zones 8–9

Pat Austin Rose (Rosa David Austin Rose 'Pat Austin') — cup-shaped blooms with a delicate tea fragrance

Pat Austin Rose

Rosa David Austin Rose 'Pat Austin'

Full · Zones 6–11

Taiwan Creeping Blackberry (Rubus Pentalobus) — The Taiwan Creeping Blackberry, Rubus pentalobus, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover

Taiwan Creeping Blackberry

Rubus Pentalobus

Full · Zones 7–9

Don Juan Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Don Juan') — The Don Juan Climbing Rose, a vigorous cultivar, flourishes in zones 5-10, ascending to heights of 10-12 feet

Don Juan Climbing Rose

Rosa 'Don Juan'

Full · Zones 5–9

Blue Moon Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Blue Moon') — is a captivating floral specimen known for its unique lavender-blue blooms

Blue Moon Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'Blue Moon'

Full · Zones 6–11