Loquat. A vigorous spreading tree with bold pointed dark green glossy leaves. Large panicles of fragrant white flowers, followed by pear-shaped edible, orange-yellow fruit. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers September to January. Fruits March. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Eriobotrya japonica
A vigorous spreading tree with bold pointed dark green glossy leaves. Large panicles of fragrant white flowers, followed by pear-shaped edible, orange-yellow fruit.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Eriobotrya |
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Species | japonica |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Loquat |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 8m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 8m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | September, January |
Colour Fruit | orange, yellow |
Fruits When | March |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Warm wall, Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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