Loquat Tree
Eriobotrya japonicaView more from Unusual Fruits
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The Loquat Tree is an unusual, very ornamental large shrub or small tree that flowers in fall and produces fruit in early spring, when other fresh fruits are not available in the garden. The flowers are beautiful and notable for their rich, sweet smell that will fill the garden every fall. It is remarkable to see a Loquat tree bursting into bloom when all the trees around it are becoming dormant and beginning to rest for the winter. The fruits are delicious and can be used in many different ways to add variety and interest to your cooking.
The Loquat Tree is extremely easy to grow and this tree is a trouble-free and beautiful addition to your garden if you live in zones 8 to 10. This tree will grow in full sun or partial shade and can be left un-pruned or pruned as hard as necessary. It will grow in any kind of soil and needs no special care at all. It can be grown in a large container in colder areas, so it can be protected from hard frost.
Botanical Name:
Eriobotrya japonica
Mature Width:
5-12 ft
Mature Height:
12-15 ft
Grows Well In:
Zones 8-10
Sun Needs:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs:
Moderate
Growth Rate:
Medium
Flower Color:
White
Flowering Season:
Fall