1 Live Plant Loquat Rooted Seedling Eriobotrya japonica Sweet Pipa Fruit Starter Tree

Loquat is a subtropical evergreen fruiting tree valued for its sweet-tart orange fruit and bold, ornamental foliage. This rooted seedling is a robust starter, ready to establish in a home orchard or landscape and known for producing clusters of apricot-like fruit with a pleasant floral, citrusy flavor. A handsome tree year-round, its large, leathery green leaves bring tropical texture to the garden while it matures into a productive fruiting specimen.

Loquats are enjoyed fresh, added to fruit salads, jams, jellies, and desserts, and can be cooked into preserves or chutneys. The plant grows as a neat, rounded, upright tree with handsome foliage, making it equally useful as a landscape ornamental and a backyard fruit tree. It performs best in warm, sheltered positions with mild winters, tolerating light frost once established. Provide consistent moisture while young, then moderate water as it matures. Fruit develops through cooler months and ripens in late winter to spring in suitable climates. Regular light pruning helps maintain shape and encourages airflow.

Species: Eriobotrya japonica
Type: Evergreen fruiting tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 8-11
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 12-20 feet between trees
Notes: Plant in a sheltered site; fruit ripens late winter to spring in mild climates