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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) — Loquats require well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; tree for full or half, image 69

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — often compared to a mixture of peach; which are then followed by the fruit.<br><br>Loquat fruits

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — white flowers in the garden; the tree produces fragrant white flowers in clusters, image 94

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

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — As a member of the Rosaceae family

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — offering both aesthetic appeal and edible fruit

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — often compared to a mixture of peach; which are then followed by the fruit.<br><br>Loquat fruits, image 117

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Its large, leathery leaves are dark green on top and downy white underneath; have a smooth or slightly fuzzy skin

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the tree produces fragrant white flowers in clusters; scientifically known as Eriobotrya japonica, image 111

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat serves well as both an ornamental feature and a practical

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — As a member of the Rosaceae family; the Loquat serves well as both an ornamental feature and a practical, image 105

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The taste is a unique blend of sweetness and tartness; as a member of the Rosaceae family, image 84

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — have a smooth or slightly fuzzy skin; due to its fruit and attractive foliage, image 82

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — around 1 to 2 inches in diameter; the taste is a unique blend of sweetness and tartness, image 113

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — which are then followed by the fruit.<br><br>Loquat fruits; and dark green with a glossy finish

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — fruit-bearing tree for one's garden; offering both aesthetic appeal and edible fruit, image 93

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — measuring up to 12 inches long; tree with white blooms, image 78

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — which are then followed by the fruit.<br><br>Loquat fruits; and dark green with a glossy finish, image 80

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — though well-draining soil is ideal; white flowers in the garden

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

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Loquats require well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to southeastern China; fragrant white blooms, image 97

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — and dark green with a glossy finish

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to southeastern China; fragrant white blooms appear in fall

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