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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

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) — the Loquat serves well as both an ornamental feature and a practical; the Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an, image 92

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — is a valued addition to the landscape

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The leaves are a standout feature; around 1 to 2 inches in diameter, image 108

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — scientifically known as Eriobotrya japonica; is a valued addition to the landscape, image 102

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The leaves are a standout feature; around 1 to 2 inches in diameter, image 76

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the tree produces fragrant white flowers in clusters

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Loquats require well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; tree for full or half, image 101

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — offering both aesthetic appeal and edible fruit; often compared to a mixture of peach, image 104

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — tree for full or half

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — and mild mango.<br><br>Loquats prefer full sun to partial shade and are tolerant of different soil types; though, image 86

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — white flowers in the garden

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — yet it is the late frosts that sometimes threaten the fruit set; transitioning from green to yellow or orange when ripe

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Fragrant white blooms appear in fall, with fruit ripening in late winter to spring; the Loquat can tolerate, image 68

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — scientifically known as Eriobotrya japonica; is a valued addition to the landscape, image 70

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — fruit-bearing tree for one's garden; offering both aesthetic appeal and edible fruit, image 125

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — transitioning from green to yellow or orange when ripe; grown for its attractive foliage and sweet, tangy fruit, it, image 115

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — showcasing a rounded canopy perfect for providing dappled shade; the Loquat reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet with a similar

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — have a smooth or slightly fuzzy skin; due to its fruit and attractive foliage

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — showcasing a rounded canopy perfect for providing dappled shade

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — transitioning from green to yellow or orange when ripe

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — fruit-bearing tree for one's garden

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to southeastern China; fragrant white blooms, image 65

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — showcasing a rounded canopy perfect for providing dappled shade; the Loquat reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet with a, image 75

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — scientifically known as Eriobotrya japonica

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