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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) — Its large, leathery leaves are dark green on top and downy white underneath; have a smooth or slightly fuzzy skin, image 67

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Once established, they are notably drought-tolerant, making them a practical choice for many landscapes; loquats, image 120

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) — The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen shrub/tree native to southeastern China

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) — yet it is the late frosts that sometimes threaten the fruit set; transitioning from green to yellow or orange when, image 122

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — The taste is a unique blend of sweetness and tartness; as a member of the Rosaceae family, image 116

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — tree for full or half; fruit-bearing tree for one's garden, image 96

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — around 1 to 2 inches in diameter

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

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — and mild mango.<br><br>Loquats prefer full sun to partial shade and are tolerant of different soil types; though, image 118

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Once established, they are notably drought-tolerant, making them a practical choice for many landscapes

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — tree for full or half; fruit-bearing tree for one's garden

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

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) — which are then followed by the fruit.<br><br>Loquat fruits; and dark green with a glossy finish, image 112

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

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — is a valued addition to the landscape; measuring up to 12 inches long

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Grown for its attractive foliage and sweet, tangy fruit, it typically reaches 10-30 feet tall and wide; showcasing a, image 66

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — Due to its fruit and attractive foliage

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) — around 1 to 2 inches in diameter; the taste is a unique blend of sweetness and tartness, image 81

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — the tree produces fragrant white flowers in clusters; scientifically known as Eriobotrya japonica, image 79

Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica) — and dark green with a glossy finish; once established, they are notably drought-tolerant, making them a practical, image 109

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Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
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David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Juan Emilio Prades Bel, CC BY 4.0 · source
Homer Edward Price, CC BY 2.0 · source

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