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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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Eriobotrya Japonica

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