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Eriobotrya japonica
(Loquat, Japanese Plum Tree) |
Origin: Native to China and southern Japan
Family: Rosaceae
Light: Full sun/part shade
Height: 10-12'
Blooms: Fragrant, white, in clusters, late-Spring
Fruits: Bunches, delicious, 1-2" long
Foliage: Large,
10" long, bronze-green, fuzzy
Soil: Well-drained, keep moist
Water: Regular|
Insects/Diseases: Watch for mites, aphids, scales - spray with
horitcultural oil just after plant finished blooming and then bi-weekly
throughout Summer
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, hedges
Propagation: Seeds, grafting, woody stem cuttings
Comments: Eriobotrya japonica or Loquat or Japanese Plum Tree is an easy to grow sub-tropical fruit tree.
Its fruits are sweet and juicy, eaten fresh or used in jams and
preserves. Mulch 2-3" deep
around 4' circumference of plant to retain moisture. Thin
out fruits to prevent branches from breaking. Loquat requires early
morning sun and good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew disease.
Plant attract birds and bees.
USDA Hardiness Zones
: 7-11 |
