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.
Additional information
| Generic | Eriobotrya |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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