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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 8–10Climate Subtropical
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to southeastern China

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

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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 74
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — As a member of the Rosaceae family; the Loquat serves well as both an ornamental feature and a practical, image 73
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) — The leaves are a standout feature; around 1 to 2 inches in diameter, image 76
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — measuring up to 12 inches long; tree with white blooms, image 78
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — and dark green with a glossy finish; once established, they are notably drought-tolerant, making them a practical, image 77
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the tree produces fragrant white flowers in clusters; scientifically known as Eriobotrya japonica, image 79
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) — around 1 to 2 inches in diameter; the taste is a unique blend of sweetness and tartness, image 81
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — transitioning from green to yellow or orange when ripe; grown for its attractive foliage and sweet, tangy fruit, it, image 83
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — have a smooth or slightly fuzzy skin; due to its fruit and attractive foliage, image 82
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) — often compared to a mixture of peach; which are then followed by the fruit.<br><br>Loquat fruits, image 85
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) — though well-draining soil is ideal; white flowers in the garden, image 87
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the Loquat can tolerate temperatures down to about 10&deg;F; the leaves are a standout feature, image 89
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Once established, they are notably drought-tolerant, making them a practical choice for many landscapes; loquats, image 88
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) — Due to its fruit and attractive foliage; yet it is the late frosts that sometimes threaten the fruit set, image 91
Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — fruit-bearing tree for one's garden; offering both aesthetic appeal and edible fruit, image 93
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) — white flowers in the garden; the tree produces fragrant white flowers in clusters, image 94
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 (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to southeastern China; fragrant white blooms, image 97

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